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Back Injuries
Back Injuries
Preventing back injuries is a major safety challenge.
For those who suffer from back injury:
Only 3% receive training in preventing back injuries.
97% receive medical treatment.
In Saudi Aramco
In 2005, back injuries caused:
19% of all industrial disabling injuries (IDIs) resulting
in 157 lost work days.
9% of all off-job disabling injuries (ODIs) resulting
in 212 lost work days.
In Saudi Aramco
From January 1 to September 30, 2006, back injuries
caused:
12% of IDIs resulting in 72 lost work days.
5% of ODIs resulting in 151 lost work days.
Posture
Practice good posture:
Stand or sit up straight.
Keep knees slightly bent while
standing.
Keep your ears, shoulders, hips,
and ankles in a straight line while
standing.
Tuck in buttocks.
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