It doesn't matter if you sit at a computer or swing a hammer all day. Our jobs put stressful demands on our bodies everyday.
The Back Health in the Workplace program helps Albertans reduce chances of injury at work.
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
- Stretch each break. Avoid the ache
- Get it straight. Watch your back - 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. For professional quality files, contact the ACAC office.
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Four panel brochure promoting back health and injury prevention through proper lifting techniques, includes risk assessment tool.
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Tri-panel brochure promoting back health and injury prevention through proper lifting techniques.
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Risk assessment tool that helps identify your individual risk for back pain and injury on the job.
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Colourful poster illustrating improper liting, bending, twisting techniques in the workplace to help workers maintain a healthy back.
