Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | ...

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com

Back Injury Prevention Training

Daniel Cohen

Greater Valley Safety Consulting


Purpose & Objectives

• To reduce the chances of injury to you the caregiver; our seminar will include:

• Basic Body Physiology and Anatomy

• Techniques of transferring patients safely:– In the home – Out of and into beds, – Onto commode– Into shower, – In and out of cars

• Use of common equipment– Slip / transfer sheets– Hoyer lifts– Slip / transfer boards

• Learn how your back responds to: – Pushing / pulling wheelchairs– Bending, twisting, lifting, turning

• Nutrition and personal factors that may affect back health


Back Facts

• 80 % of Americans will suffer from back pain in their lifetime,

• 300,000 back surgeries every year,

• Back pain absences are second only to colds and flu,

• Account for 30-40% of workers compensation cost,

• Core injury age: men ages 25-34,

• 50% of back injuries result from lifting & 20% from falls on same level


Anatomy of the Spine

Six Key Elements

• Bones

• Ligaments

• Joints/Disc

• Muscles

• Nerves

• Blood Supply


Causes of Back Pain

• Wear & Tear• Repetitive Motion• Improper Body Mechanics• Poor physical condition• Caffeine / Nicotine• Acquired diseases

• Time marches on…….


You are in more control than you think !

• Physical Condition:– Decrease extra body weight– Strengthen abdominal muscles– Decrease caffeine & nicotine

• Better body mechanics:– Sitting correctly– Proper lifting– Maintain lumbar curve– Reduce wear & tear– Avoid reaching/pulling twisting– Reduce lower back pressure – Pelvic tilt


Techniques of transferring patients

safely• In the home• Beds• Commode• Shower• In and out of cars

Use of common equipment • Transfer sheets• Hoyer lifts• Slide/Transfer boards


Learn how your back responds to:

• Pushing / pulling wheelchairs,

• Bending, twisting, lifting, turning,


Steps for a proper lift

1. Get close to the object

2. Bend at knees, place one knee on floor

3. Keep back straight

4. Test weight of object

5. Grasp object

6. Lift with thigh muscles, tightening abs when you rise up

7. Hold object close to body.

8. Turn body as if “one unit”.

9. Bend at knees and place object down


Summary

• Significant factors are in your control

• Take individual responsibility

• Use proper body mechanics….reduce wear & tear

• Don’t hesitate to ask for help

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