Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com Back Injury Prevention Training Daniel Cohen Greater Valley Safety Consulting
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Back Injury Prevention Training
Daniel Cohen
Greater Valley Safety Consulting
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Purpose & Objectives
• To reduce the chances of injury to you the caregiver; our seminar will include:
• Basic Body Physiology and Anatomy
• Techniques of transferring patients safely:– In the home – Out of and into beds, – Onto commode– Into shower, – In and out of cars
• Use of common equipment– Slip / transfer sheets– Hoyer lifts– Slip / transfer boards
• Learn how your back responds to: – Pushing / pulling wheelchairs– Bending, twisting, lifting, turning
• Nutrition and personal factors that may affect back health
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Back Facts
• 80 % of Americans will suffer from back pain in their lifetime,
• 300,000 back surgeries every year,
• Back pain absences are second only to colds and flu,
• Account for 30-40% of workers compensation cost,
• Core injury age: men ages 25-34,
• 50% of back injuries result from lifting & 20% from falls on same level
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Anatomy of the Spine
Six Key Elements
• Bones
• Ligaments
• Joints/Disc
• Muscles
• Nerves
• Blood Supply
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Causes of Back Pain
• Wear & Tear• Repetitive Motion• Improper Body Mechanics• Poor physical condition• Caffeine / Nicotine• Acquired diseases
• Time marches on…….
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
You are in more control than you think !
• Physical Condition:– Decrease extra body weight– Strengthen abdominal muscles– Decrease caffeine & nicotine
• Better body mechanics:– Sitting correctly– Proper lifting– Maintain lumbar curve– Reduce wear & tear– Avoid reaching/pulling twisting– Reduce lower back pressure – Pelvic tilt
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Techniques of transferring patients
safely• In the home• Beds• Commode• Shower• In and out of cars
Use of common equipment • Transfer sheets• Hoyer lifts• Slide/Transfer boards
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Learn how your back responds to:
• Pushing / pulling wheelchairs,
• Bending, twisting, lifting, turning,
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Steps for a proper lift
1. Get close to the object
2. Bend at knees, place one knee on floor
3. Keep back straight
4. Test weight of object
5. Grasp object
6. Lift with thigh muscles, tightening abs when you rise up
7. Hold object close to body.
8. Turn body as if “one unit”.
9. Bend at knees and place object down
Heffernan Consulting | 1350 Carlback Ave, Ste. 200 | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Ph: 800-234-6787 | www.heffgroup.com
Summary
• Significant factors are in your control
• Take individual responsibility
• Use proper body mechanics….reduce wear & tear
• Don’t hesitate to ask for help