This articles introductes what is lower back pain and provides information about the management of back pain at work.
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Managing low back conditions and low back pain
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Managing low back conditions and low back pain
Managing low back conditions and low back pain
Description
This articles introductes what is lower back pain and provides information about the management of back pain at work.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Rehabilitation, physiotherapy etc.
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Safety officers
Occupational health physician
Workers
Priority area
Chronic conditions
Prevention
Sedentary work
Year
2019