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!

The Human Body

Is capable of performing

many different movements and

functions, and of recovering from

the stresses and strains of everyday life.

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.

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.

So, what is Good Posture?

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!

Inappropriate Posture!

But very common practice!

Poor design, layout or location of equipment

may be

the cause

of poor

posture

but providing a chair may not be the solution.

Awkward working positions.

Some jobs are always going to be awkward.

Consider reducing the duration of work,

rotating workers or modifying tools.

Assess, Inform and Monitor!

POOR POSTURE = PAIN = TIME OFF WORK

No bad habits please!!

THIS IS A VERY COMMON PRACTICE THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED!

Before – After!

Maintain a neutral spinal alignment staying close to the job.

Before – After!

Same desk, same chair, same equipment!

Enlightened user!

Start NOW!

��������Make sure you don’t end up like this !

Some simple exercises

Remember, don’t sit too long.....

.... or you’ll end up the same shape as your favourite chair!

So .... keep them bones a movin’!!!

Any questions?

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