Today we would like to give you some information about back-friendly working. "Think of me. Your back" – this was the motto of a very successful campaign by the employers' liability insurance associations.
Back-friendly working
Thinking about this can often not be prevented? Why not? Backache. Back problems are considered the number 1 widespread disease, lumbago is one of the most common ailments of all. They occur in almost all areas of working life: from office work to steel cooking, to name just 2 extremes. The occupational groups of street cleaners, crane operators, dispatch finishers, nursing assistants, domestic caregivers and cleaning staff (buildings, machines, glass) are particularly affected. In short, all those who have to lift heavy!
"A sore back won't delight anyone."
Tips and rules of the BG
The employers' liability insurance association has summarised some simple rules, e.g. when lifting, standing and sitting. If these are observed, you can prevent a lot! Keep Your Composure PDF
The employers' liability insurance association says here how to prevent back strain:
Information for Employees PDF
Ergonomics products for the back
Ergonomics products for the back, so-called back support belts, are another help. A study by the international Journal of Occupational and Climate Health shows that back support belt wearers complained about 26% less about acute back problems and suffered injuries than people who worked without a back support belt. By compressing the abdomen, relieving the lumbar region and ergonomically adapting to the wearer, lifting and carrying activities are ideally and sensibly supported.