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This fact sheet provide basic information on on safe handling and hazards of heavy lifting. Estimates suggest nearly one-third of all workers' compensation cases involve back injuries, and improper lifting techniques are responsible for a large percentage of back injuries among farm workers. Back problems can often be prevented by learning how to lift properly.
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May 23, 2008
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Safety Up – on lifting techniques
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Safety Up! - on lifting techniques
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2008-05-23
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2017-09-29T17:05:18.474262
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2008-05-23
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2008-05-23
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Publication date on the department website for this fact sheet is : May 23, 2008