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Ergonomics and Your Back

Ergonomics and Your Back. Preventing Musculo-skeletal Injuries in the Workplace. Quick Anatomy Lesson. BONES ( solid matter > gives structure ) DISCS ( gel-like substance > shock absorbers ) LIGAMENTS ( tough fibrous matter > connect & hold bones )

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Ergonomics and Your Back

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  1. Ergonomics and Your Back Preventing Musculo-skeletal Injuries in the Workplace Ongwanada OHS

  2. Quick Anatomy Lesson • BONES (solid matter > gives structure) • DISCS (gel-like substance > shock absorbers) • LIGAMENTS (tough fibrous matter > connect & hold bones) • MUSCLES & TENDONS (softer tissue > for movement) • NERVES (sensorytissue > send messages …e.g.pain) Ongwanada OHS

  3. Ergonomic Risk Factors 1. Posture 2. Repetition 3. Force 4. Environmental 5. Psychophysical Ongwanada OHS

  4. Major Risks for Back Injury • Poor posture & sitting • Poor physical conditioning • Personal stress, tension • Poor body mechanics • Examples: • - using your back as a crane • - lifting & twisting, reaching Ongwanada OHS

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  6. Good Posture • improves muscle tone & circulation • makes breathing easier • affects the way you look • takes the strain off the back Ongwanada OHS

  7. Workstation Seated Posture Ongwanada OHS

  8. Standing Work Posture Ongwanada OHS

  9. Five Steps to Good Posture • Balance your weight evenly over area occupied by feet (base) • Tuck in buttocks to help straighten spine • Pull stomach in • Hold head high as though suspended from ceiling • Arms should be relaxed by your sides Ongwanada OHS

  10. Prevention • Avoid prolonged awkward postures. • Change position/Stretch muscles hourly. • Maintain a regular exercise program. Ongwanada OHS

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