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    This document provides tips for preventing back injuries. It lists common causes of back pain such as overexertion from lifting objects that are too heavy, repetitive lifting, or lifting in a way that causes sudden jerking motions. Additional causes are identified as poor lifting techniques like bending at the waist, repetitive trauma, stress, poor posture, and being overweight. The document recommends limiting weight lifted, lifting with legs and a straight back, using lifting aids, standing up straight, and losing weight to reduce injuries. It stresses working smart, staying healthy, taking care of one's back, getting help lifting, and avoiding becoming a statistic by being back smart.

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    This document provides tips for preventing back injuries. It lists common causes of back pain such as overexertion from lifting objects that are too heavy, repetitive lifting, or lifting in a way that causes sudden jerking motions. Additional causes are identified as poor lifting techniques like bending at the waist, repetitive trauma, stress, poor posture, and being overweight. The document recommends limiting weight lifted, lifting with legs and a straight back, using lifting aids, standing up straight, and losing weight to reduce injuries. It stresses working smart, staying healthy, taking care of one's back, getting help lifting, and avoiding becoming a statistic by being back smart.

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    Back Injuries Safety

    Uploaded by

    HALOFF
    This document provides tips for preventing back injuries. It lists common causes of back pain such as overexertion from lifting objects that are too heavy, repetitive lifting, or lifting in a way that causes sudden jerking motions. Additional causes are identified as poor lifting techniques like bending at the waist, repetitive trauma, stress, poor posture, and being overweight. The document recommends limiting weight lifted, lifting with legs and a straight back, using lifting aids, standing up straight, and losing weight to reduce injuries. It stresses working smart, staying healthy, taking care of one's back, getting help lifting, and avoiding becoming a statistic by being back smart.

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    PREVENTING BACK

    INJURIES

    or

    KEEPING A GOOD
    UP-STANDING
    CAUSES FOR PAIN
     Over-exertion, lifting
    too heavy an object,
     repeated lifting,
     or lifting too light an
    object that causes a
    sudden jerking motion
    in your back
    MORE PAIN
     Poor lifting techniques -
    bending at the waist to lift
     Repetitive Trauma - small
    injury aggravated by constant use
     Stress causes muscles to tighten up
     Poor posture puts unnatural strain
    on back muscles
     Overweight - need I say more.
    LETS REDUCE INJURIES
     Limit the weight you
    lift or move.
     Stand close, lift with
    your legs, keep your
    back straight.
     Use lifting aids, relax
    before you lift
     Stand up straight
     Lose weight
    DON’T GET BURIED
    UNDER THE LOAD
     Work smart
     Stay healthy
     Take care of your back
     Get help with the load
     Don’t be a statistic
     Be Back Smart

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