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Safety Update
Sprains & Strains
Knowing what causes sprains and strains can help you make decisions about how you complete tasks, both at work and at home, without injuring yourself.
What are some of the reasons people suffer strains and sprains at work?
• Excessive force. Lifting more than safely can, pulling/pushing excessive amounts of weight, or even falling can put excessive force on parts of the body resulting in a strain or sprain.
• Repetitive motion. Doing tasks that require a continuous, repetitive motion can result in strains or sprains.
• Posture. Not keeping a good posture can certainly cause muscular issues by causing excessive strain on certain muscles
• Slips, Trips and Falls can result in soft tissue damage
What are some ways we can prevent getting sprains and strains?
• When lifting heavy or awkward items, make sure you are utilizing team lifts. Can team lifts require more than 2 people? Absolutely! Use as many people as you need to conduct a safe lift.
• Using proper tools and equipment. We have a variety of carts and dollies at all locations. Make sure you are using them when moving heavy loads.
• Change movements or positions regularly so you aren’t continually moving the same muscles or muscle groups which can result in fatigue and injury.
• Keep walking surfaces dry and free of obstacles that could cause a slip or trip, resulting in an injury.