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Occupational interventions for the prevention of back pain : overview of systematic reviews and demonstration of a knowledge-translation application

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these... More ≫

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these findings with people who need this information. The study found dependable evidence that exercise is effective in preventing low back pain.

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and four principles to follow when lifting items.

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Seven myths about back pain : OHS information for workers

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The causes of back pain can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Surgery to relieve back pain should only be used as the last resort. This fact sheet presents seven common myths about back pain.

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There’s only one right way to lift, right? : OHS information for workers and employers

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This fact sheet presents the right "correct" techniques for lifting objects and the characteristics of proper lifting.

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Push it or pull it?

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Carts and wheeled equipment help to make work safer and more efficient in almost every workplace. For example, dollies move heavy equipment parts on shop floors, and wheeled carts carry supplies... More ≫

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Carts and wheeled equipment help to make work safer and more efficient in almost every workplace. For example, dollies move heavy equipment parts on shop floors, and wheeled carts carry supplies and materials in office buildings. It’s important, though, to understand how best to work with wheeled equipment since between 9 and 20 per cent of the injury claims for low back pain are the result of pushing and pulling activities.

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Sitting and preventing back pain

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This Safety Bulletin is based on an article that originally appeared in the January 1999 edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine.

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You want me to lift how much?

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There is no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety, and it is difficult to come up with a single safe... More ≫

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There is no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety, and it is difficult to come up with a single safe weight limit for lifting. This bulletin looks at the use of online lifting calculators to determine appropriate weight limits, and points to consider before using these.

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas [2004]

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and the lifting principles.

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