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Nobody’s Immune To Back Pain for PowerPoint Nobody’s Immune To Back Pain SAFETY TALKS! © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Back pain hits many workers for PowerPoint You could get hurt if you: • Move heavy objects • Work in awkward positions SAFETY TALKS! • Hold one position for long, or • Do certain tasks very fast © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Use your back safely while lifting: for PowerPoint • Don’t bend over the object • Bend your knees • Squat in front of the object SAFETY TALKS! • Lift slowly and carefully • Use leg and arm muscles © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Don’t pull with your back for PowerPoint • Keep back straight and head up • Keep object close to your body • Grip with the whole hand SAFETY TALKS! • Tighten abdominal muscles • Avoid twisting © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Awkward positions distort the spine for PowerPoint They unbalance pressure on discs They strain arm, leg or back tissues You can avoid injury, however SAFETY TALKS! Reduce bending and over-reaching Working overhead? Watch posture © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

In confined spaces, plan the work for PowerPoint • Reduce clutter that further confines • Have adequate lighting • Don’t hold awkward positions too long SAFETY TALKS! • Pause often; stretch and straighten • Relieve pressure on your lower back © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Position yourself for safe lifting for PowerPoint Get close to the job Avoid over-reaching Ladder work requires certain tools SAFETY TALKS! Work on scaffolds does also Use tools with longer handles © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Put work below shoulder height for PowerPoint Place your work above your knees Push, rather than pull loads Beware heavy, bulky or high items SAFETY TALKS! Perhaps a team should move it Or use mechanical lifting aids © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Will some items be handled soon? for PowerPoint Will some items be handled soon? • Don’t store them on the floor • Where possible, keep them handy SAFETY TALKS! • Put between belt line and shoulders © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

Reduce risk of lower back stress for PowerPoint Train in lifting techniques Get in good physical condition Learn to do stretching SAFETY TALKS! Can you redesign the job? Save your back’s health © MMV Bongarde Holdings Inc.

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