The poster explains how you can get this information and what Northwestern must do by law. This poster is posted in a conspicuous location for employees to see. If this poster is not posted in your building, contact Safety and Loss Prevention to obtain the poster. Division members serve as ex officio members on Medical School, Recombinant DNA, Radiation, Biohazard, School of Engineering Safety Committees, and others as needed. Safety and Loss Prevention believes that the best way to ensure a safe working environment and protect employees is to train and educate the employees about the hazards associated with their work.
Back injuries are one of the most common injuries.
It is Safety and Loss Prevention's goal to protect Northwestern Employees from these injuries. This training course will teach the proper way to lift as well as proper postures while working in different work environments. Training courses like this one have proven to reduce the number of back injuries. Title 29 Part 1910.1030. Safety and Loss Prevention provides this training for any employe who may be required to enter a confined space to perform assigned work.