Back Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Back pain is a common occupational health problem. In fact, back injuries are the most frequent of all disabling work injuries in the United States, with some studies showing around 31% of all workers' compensation cases are related to back injuries. Workers in the agricultural industry are especially vulnerable to developing back problems due to the physical demands of the profession.
This month's Safety Alert is a handout from Gempler's Tailgate Tip Sheet - No. 55 that if followed, may prevent some future back pain.