02 Oct Muscle Strains & Sprains
Did you know misusing or not properly preparing your body for physical activity can lead to painful and hindering muscle strains and sprains? Your body experiences physical stress as you perform certain functions and activities, both on and off the job.
Strains and sprains can cause pain and limit the activities you can perform. They are not threatening, however, they can cause discomfort, limit the activities you perform, increase stress, and negatively affect your happiness.
It is the employer’s responsibility to create awareness that knowledge and lifestyle commitment are key elements in the prevention of muscle strains, and sprains. This includes proper nutrition, good physical fitness, and proper rest.
The best safety practices you can use to prevent the chances of suffering a strain or sprain depend on the task being performed. “The key is to eliminate the contributing factors.” When you eliminate the contributing factors, the benefits will last you a lifetime.
Our online training resource, Safety National, discusses the best safety practices in preventing strains and sprains by covering the topic, Muscle Strains & Sprains. Mangers, supervisors and employees will learn the importance of hazard recognition, body mechanics, and properly preparing the body for performing manual tasks. The lesson will cover potential risk factors that contribute to strains and sprains and prevention techniques to help make the proper decisions to reduce your and your Team’s exposure. This includes:
- The effects of strains and sprains
- The benefits of prevention
- How your muscles work
Synergy offers several other safety resources to all current active clients that focus on the specific changes and challenges that are unique to all businesses. To view these safety resources, click the button below!
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