Back Safety for Industrial Environments

More than one million back injuries occur in industrial facilities every year. These injuries not only cause employees significant pain, but also result in days missed from work, lost wages, and reduced productivity. But back injuries can be avoided. To avoid them, employees need to understand how their backs work and the types of hazards they are likely to encounter in their job that can cause back injuries. They also need to know the safe practices they can follow to protect their backs both at work and at home.