lifting and your back preventing back injury. back injury is the most common work-related medical...
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Lifting and Your BackLifting and Your BackPreventing Back Injury
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Back Injury
• Is the most common work-related medical problem in the U.S.
• Is the second most common reason for doctor visits among U.S. citizens
• Affects more than 20 million Americans
• Is the leading cause of disability among people ages 19-45
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, low back pain:
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Risk Factors
Many factors increase the risk for back problems:
1) Lifestyle choices - tobacco use, lack of regular exercise, and inadequate nutrition substantially contribute to poor disc health
2) Aging - natural biochemical changes cause discs to gradually dry out affecting disc strength and resiliency
3) Poor posture – long-term use of incorrect body mechanics stresses the lumbar spine and affects its normal ability to carry the bulk of the body's weight
4) Poor work habits and improper lifting!
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Rules for Lifting
• Never bend, lift, and twist at the same time
• Use mechanical aids or assistance when possible
• Bend your knees and use your legs to lift
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Proper Lifting
• Think about how heavy the object is– How far does it have to be moved?– Where it is going to end up?
• Consider the shape of the object– Is it cumbersome?– Is it easily manipulated?– Is it a two-person job?
• Look at the path– Is there anything in the way that needs to be
moved?
Plan the Lift
• Before lifting, analyze what needs to be done
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Proper LiftingPosition Your Body
• Bend your knees
• Tighten the stomach muscles
• Using both hands, grasp the object firmly
• Pull it as close to your body as possible
• Stand directly in front of the load- Feet about shoulder width apart- One foot in front of the other for balance
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Proper Lifting
• Remember to lift primarily with your legs, not with your back– Since leg muscles are stronger
than back muscles, push up with your legs, until straightened
– Avoid jerky movements
– Keep the natural curve in the spine
– Don't bend at the waist
– To turn, move the feet around by pivoting on the toes
– Don’t twist at the stomach
Push Up with your Legs
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Proper Lifting
Partner Up
• If the load is too heavy, don’t try to lift it alone!
- Find someone who can help
- If possible, break the load into smaller, more manageable loads
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Proper Lifting
• When it is time to set the load down, reverse the procedure
– If the load is going to set on the floor, bend the knees and position the load in front of you
– If the load is to go at table height, set it down and keep in contact with the load until it is secure on the table.
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Final Thoughts
• Think before you lift
• Use common sense
• Avoid risky behavior– Excessive Bending
– Excessive Twisting
– Excessive Reaching
– Excessive Weights
• Gently point out unsafe behaviors to others
• Help others perform safe lifts
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