1. Proper Lifting Techniques

2. Improper Lifting Techniques

3. Introduction
Back injuries account for nearly 20% of all injuries in the workplace
8 out of 10 Americans will suffer
Back injuries account for 93 million lost work days each year-2nd only to the common cold
Worker’s compensation costs of up to $20 billion each year
Back injuries increase with age, fitness level and weight

4. Common Causes Trying to lift too much weight Reaching and lifting
Twisting and bending while lifting

5. Common Causes Carrying awkward objects Working in awkward positions
Sitting or standing too long

6. Proper Lifting Techniques
Choose and Test

7. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step One
Test the load to get an indication as to how heavy the object is

8. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Two
Stand close to the load with your feet spread apart about shoulder width, with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance

9. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Three
Squat down bending at the knees (not your waist). Keep your back straight

10. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Four
Get a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift

11. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Five
Begin slowly lifting with your legs by straightening them. NEVER twist your body during this step

12. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Six
Once the lift is complete, keep the load close to your body to prevent straining the lower back.
If you must turn while carrying the load, turn using your feet-not your torso.

13. Proper Lifting Techniques
Step Seven
To place the object below the level of your waist, follow the same procedures in reverse order.

14. Proper Lifting Techniques

15. Proper Lifting Techniques – Slo Mo

16. Alternatives to Lifting
Ask for help
Use a cart, dolly, other equipment (Easier on back to Push than Pull)

17. Summary
8 out of 10 Americans will suffer a back injury at sometime in their life
Use carts, dollies and other lifting devices
Ask for assistance
Stand close, squat with back straight, use legs, don’t twist, turn using your feet
If you can, think back to being a 19-month old and use those same proper lifting techniques!

18. Slips, Trips and Falls
Images from Google Images

19. Common Causes

20. 220,000 cases with days away from work – NSC
Common Causes
220,000 cases with days away from work – NSC

21. Common Causes - Ladders

22. Prevention - Ladders

23. Common Causes - Cords

24. Prevention - Cords

25. Common Causes - Spills

26. Prevention - Spills

27. Common Causes – Stairs, Curbs and Ramps

28. Prevention – Stairs, Curbs and Ramps

29. Common Causes – Lots and Walkways

30. Prevention – Lots and Walkways

31. Common Causes – Entrances

32. Prevention – Entrances

33. Common Causes – Texting While Walking

34. Prevention – Texting While Walking

35. Summary If you have them, use them!
If you don’t have them, get ready to have them!

36. Skin Care
Images from Google Images

37. Remember?

38. Harmful Effects of the Sun
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the sun’s most serious threat is that it is the major cause of skin cancer, which is now the most common of all cancers.
Doctors believe that most skin cancers can be avoided by preventing sun damage.

39. Harmful Effects of the Sun
Nothing can completely undo sun damage that we experienced as kids, although skin can somewhat repair itself, especially with on-going sun protection. So, it’s never too late to begin protection from the sun.

40. Prevention
Always wear sunscreen – a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or greater.
Apply sunscreen often when you are in the water.

41. Prevention
Avoid the sun in the middle of the day if possible, from 10 am to 3 pm.
A tough sell on a 90 degree-plus day with dew points in the 70s, but strive to wear long pants, long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat if outside.

42. Prevention Wear sunglasses
Sunscreen can be our new scent for employees!

43. Questions?