Back injuries represent the largest single contributor in injury cases and insurance claims in the manufacturing environment. More than one out of five work-related injuries is a back injury. Work injuries to the back occur nearly twice as often as any other injury. Back injuries cause more than 100 million lost workdays annually. Training and education employees on proper lifting techniques can prevent avoidable back injuries.
Workers have equal risk of back injuries.
Personal risk factors such as age sex, strength and fitness influence workers potential for injury. The workplace environment has no influence on back safety. Several factors, including type of work, noise, temperature and design of the workspace can influence the safety of a workplace. We are always looking for ways to improve our site and help make your on-line experience easier than ever. Many improvements have been made as a result of our customers' comments, so please contact us with your thoughts and suggestions.