Are Back Belts Preventing Strain and Injuries?
Posted by proforma on March 20, 2009 | No Comments
Because of limitations of the studies that have analyzed the use of back belts in the workplace, NIOSH says the results cannot be used either to support or to refute the effectiveness of back belts in injury reduction, according to this post. Instead, NIOSH and medical professionals advocate ergonomics and back safety training.
With new workers across a range of industries donning back belts every year, it’s important for employers to remind them of the limitations.
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