Brass Knuckle releases workplace poster on back injury prevention
Brass Knuckle has created a quick-reference guide for safe lifting, suitable for posting around plants and other workplace buildings.
According to OSHA, one in five workplace injuries are back injuries. Every year, two million back injuries occur across the U.S., and roughly half of them are sustained in the workplace. Three-quarters of these workplace-related back injuries occur during a lifting task.
Using proper lifting techniques recommended by OSHA, the poster offers practical advice on methods to employ to reduce strain on the back during lifting. Tips include proper stance, lifting motion, and pitfalls to avoid while lifting. The lifting guide can be downloaded here: brass-knuckle-proper-lifting-guide.pdf.
Proper lifting techniques – and proper back support – like the Brass Knuckle BKBS – are vital to prevention. Employers have a stake in promoting proper lifting, as the consequences of back injuries are costly in workers’ compensation claims, days away from work, and lost productivity.
For extra support during proper lifting, Brass Knuckle BKBS Back Support is the comfortable and adjustable support belt that has your back. Its attached 1.5-inch elastic suspenders distribute support throughout the trunk. Abdominal support tapers to fit the body. Padding on the sides and pressure-relieving low-back support in the lumbar region help increase comfort. The rugged polyester/mesh elastic body has a durable, double hook-and-loop closure system. It’s available in four sizes to aid in proper fit.
For more information, visit https://www.brassknuckleprotection.com/.
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