Back problems, half of which are the result of incorrect lifting, are the main reason for absenteeism in the work place today. The primary reasons for wear on the back; arms, neck and shoulders are the constant lifting of light objects and bending, twisting, reaching and turning while performing lifting and carrying tasks.

According to a recent Workplace Accident Prevention study by the IAPA in Ontario – most companies pay on average $78,000.00 for every injured worker. The average cost per back injury in Canada is $30,000 - $200,000.

In Canada, 97 percent of all money spent on back injuries goes towards treatment, with the remaining three percent spent on prevention. Good job design and employee participation can have tremendous impact on eliminating or reducing back injuries.

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