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Think Posture!
Jane McCallumMcCallum Safety & Health
19 Graham GardensLisburn
028 9261 9911www.mcpsafety.co.uk
You don’t have to
be a gymnast to
stay in good shape!
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The Human Body
Is capable of performing
many different movements and
functions, and of recovering from
the stresses and strains of everyday life.
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The human body and posture
• Constantly subjected to pressure
exerted on it by the earths
gravitational pull.
• Built-in ‘plum-line’ and ‘spirit level’.
• Any deviation from ‘neutral’
increases the stresses and strain on
the muscles, ligaments and joints.
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The human body and posture
• Bending forward increases the loading
on the inter-vertebral discs and causes
tension in the supporting ligaments.
• Physical injury, psychological stress
and the ageing process can all affect
our posture and may result in pain and
impaired function.
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So, what is Good Posture?
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Time to observe Posture
We need to take time to observe the way people
work, sit and stand to find out what’s really going on!
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Inappropriate Posture!
But very common practice!
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Poor design, layout or location of equipment
may be
the cause
of poor
posture
but providing a chair may not be the solution.
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Awkward working positions.
Some jobs are always going to be awkward.
Consider reducing the duration of work,
rotating workers or modifying tools.
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Assess, Inform and Monitor!
POOR POSTURE = PAIN = TIME OFF WORK
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No bad habits please!!
THIS IS A VERY COMMON PRACTICE THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED!
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Before – After!
Maintain a neutral spinal alignment staying close to the job.
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Before – After!
Same desk, same chair, same equipment!
Enlightened user!
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Start NOW!
��������Make sure you don’t end up like this !
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Some simple exercises
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Remember, don’t sit too long.....
.... or you’ll end up the same shape as your favourite chair!
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So .... keep them bones a movin’!!!
Any questions?
www.mcpsafety.co.uk