Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | Back Injury Prevention Training Daniel Cohen Greater Valley Safety Consulting

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | 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

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | 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

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | Anatomy of the Spine Six Key Elements Bones Ligaments Joints/Disc Muscles Nerves Blood Supply

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: |

Causes of Back Pain Wear & Tear Repetitive Motion Improper Body Mechanics Poor physical condition Caffeine / Nicotine Acquired diseases Time marches on…….

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | 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

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | 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

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | Learn how your back responds to: Pushing / pulling wheelchairs, Bending, twisting, lifting, turning,

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | 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

Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA | Ph: | Summary Significant factors are in your control Take individual responsibility Use proper body mechanics….reduce wear & tear Don’t hesitate to ask for help