Workers put their bodies through stressful demands everyday. Sitting at a computer for long hours or swinging a hammer, the Back Health in the Workplace program helps Albertans to reduce their chance of injury in the workplace.
Back health articles and resources:
- Ergonomics at Work
- Know the Code: Lifting and Handling Loads - proper lifting and moving techniques to prevent workplace back injury, as well as Alberta occupations most at risk for workplace pain and injury
- Stretch each break. Avoid the ache
- Get it straight. Watch your back - article highlighting tips for decreasing back strain and stress in the workplace Published in the April 2005 issue of Worksite NEWS
Educational materials:
Tips on lifting, posture and sitting, bending and crouching and stretching. A risk assessment tool that can help identify risk for back pain and injury on the job. They are available for individual use or for organizations to distribute to employees.
For professional quality files, contact the ACAC office.
print brochure
Four panel brochure promoting back health and injury prevention through proper lifting techniques, includes risk assessment tool.
print brochure
Tri-panel brochure promoting back health and injury prevention through proper lifting techniques.
print leaflet
Risk assessment tool that helps identify your individual risk for back pain and injury on the job.
print small poster
print large poster
Colourful poster illustrating improper liting, bending, twisting techniques in the workplace to help workers maintain a healthy back.
