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Think Posture! You dont have to be a gymnast to stay in good shape! Jane McCallum McCallum Safety & Health 19 Graham Gardens Lisburn 028 9261 9911 www.mcpsafety.co.uk The Human Body Is capable of performing many different
Jane McCallum
McCallum Safety & Health 19 Graham Gardens Lisburn 028 9261 9911 www.mcpsafety.co.uk
You don’t have to be a gymnast to stay in good shape!
Is capable of performing many different movements and functions, and of recovering from the stresses and strains of everyday life.
exerted on it by the earths gravitational pull.
increases the stresses and strain on the muscles, ligaments and joints.
tension in the supporting ligaments.
and the ageing process can all affect
impaired function.
We need to take time to
work, sit and stand to find out what’s really going on!
But very common practice!
Poor design, layout or location
may be the cause
posture
but providing a chair may not be the solution.
Some jobs are always going to be awkward. Consider reducing the duration of work, rotating workers or modifying tools.
POOR POSTURE = PAIN = TIME OFF WORK
THIS IS A VERY COMMON PRACTICE THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED!
Maintain a neutral spinal alignment staying close to the job.
Same desk, same chair, same equipment! Enlightened user!
Remember, don’t sit too long.....
.... or you’ll end up the same shape as your favourite chair!
So .... keep them bones a movin’!!!
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