Back Injuries and Lifting
 

Back injuries are a major cause of missed time - only second to the common cold! The majority of back injuries occur during lifting tasks and these injuries can be very costly for companies in lost productivity and insurance claims. In the short term, a back injury can cause serious discomfort and pain for the employee but in the long term, it can have a devastating effect on the employee's lifestyle and ability to work. To reduce back injuries in the workplace we should first take a look at some of the major causes:

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