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Tags: lifting workplace safety Organizations: Labour Audience: Employees

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February 1, 2017

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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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February 1, 2017

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Variables such as age, health, strength and the size and shape of the object mean it’s not possible to give an exact weight. A better guide is for employers to do mandatory hazard assessments and...


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February 1, 2017

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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.