How did this lifting range come into existence? Some might say experience and logic got us here. Actually, this guideline was developed through historical research done by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) using mechanical models and understanding the mechanism of injury. The NIOSH lifting equation1 is used to predict the risk …
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Back Safety Infographic: Heavy Lifting
Heavy lifting, though it may not seem like it, is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. This also makes it one of the leading causes of worker’s comp claims. In order to avoid costly injuries, long term physical damage, and other consequences of heavy lifting, both employees and employers should place an emphasis …
A Mini-Guide to Minimizing Back and Shoulder Injuries
Lifting and moving objects safely at work is something many people have to deal with — especially if they work in a factory or warehouse. Yet not everyone knows how to safely lift objects from the floor, and not everyone has the strength to lift. So, before you throw your back out, here’s what you …
Back Safety Training Powerpoints
Related Back Safety Training Courses Back Safety Training Safe Lifting Procedures Slips, Trips, and Falls PPE Training Ladder Safety Back and Lifting Safety Training by RiskAnalytics, LLC Date Created: 2018 Number of Slides: 21 Created By: RiskAnalytics, LLC This PowerPoint shows examples on how to reduce the heavy lifting in the workplace, and offers certain …