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3. sss Employee Health sss. SLU. SLUH. BACK INJURY PREVENTION. A guide for healthcare workers. SLU. SLUH. BACK INJURY PREVENTION. Most back problems are NOT caused by a single injury, but instead a combination of factors over a period of months or years. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BACK INJURYPREVENTION
A guide for healthcare workers
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BACK INJURY
PREVENTION
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Most back problems are NOT caused by a single injury, but instead a
combination of factors over a period of months or years.
Congenital Anatomical AbnormalitiesPoor physical fitness level
Decreased flexibilityPoor posture
Using poor body mechanics during activity
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PREVENTING a BACK INJURYis easier than
REPAIRING A BACK INJURYIt is EASY to learn how to best prevent back
injuries STEPS #1 LEARN the FACTS about your BACK
#2 LEARN the FACTS about BACK INJURY
#3 LEARN how to get your BACK in GOOD SHAPE
#4 LEARN how to LIFT with good BODY MECHANICS
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This is PART 3 of a four part series
BACKFACTS
LIFE STYLEFACTORS
MATERIALS HANDLING
PATIENT TRANSFERS & MOVING
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MATERIALS HANDLING
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This can include: lifting boxesdelivering suppliesunloading cartsstoring materials
This section is intended for persons that are required to move materials as part of their job.
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MATERIALS HANDLING
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The following information is meant to serve as a starting point for ongoing learning in successfully avoiding injury while performing these tasks.
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MATERIALS HANDLING
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PRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL HANDLING
PLAN the lift
BEFORE you lift any load manually
LIFT IT MENTALLY
“USE YOUR HEAD FIRST”
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MATERIALS HANDLINGPRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL
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Keep the feet shoulder width apart
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MATERIALS HANDLINGPRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL
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Pivot the body when turning:
do NOT twist the torso
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Hold the load close to the body
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MATERIALS HANDLINGPRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL
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Lift by bending the knees Keep the back straight
Keep the head up
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MATERIALS HANDLINGPRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL
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Lift by bending the knees Keep the back straight
Keep the head up
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MATERIALS HANDLINGPRINCIPLES of PROPER MATERIAL
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Make large loads into multiple smaller loads that are easier to move
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Use equipment such as carts or lift trucks to help move the load
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Minimize lifting above the shoulders
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Minimize stooping to place heavy loads
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Minimize stooping to perform tasks
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If the load is too large for one person, seek the help of a co-worker
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