Prevention of back problems

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Prevention of back problems

Selkävaivojen ehkäisy

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Finland
Languages

Finnish

Provider
Provider (English)
UKK Institute
Provider (Original)
UKK Institute

Description

This website contains information about avoiding harmful load on the lower back. It contains a slideshow on loads on the lower back and several images that display what to aim for and what to avoid when using the lower back. 

 

Lannerangan neutraali- eli keskiasennon hallinta on tehokas keino välttää alaselälle haitallista kuormitusta, kipua ja kivun uusiutumista

 

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Language of original language description

Finnish

Other data

Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Exercises
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Worker diversity
Year
2018