Lifting Safety, Material Handling

Lifting objects or manually handling materials puts workers at risk for back injuries. More than 111,000 such injuries requiring days away from work were recorded in 2017, according to Injury Facts, an online database created by the National Safety Council. What can employers and workers do to prevent them? Click here for more information on manual material handling and back injuries.

Thanks for the share, NSC!

Heidi

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