Think Posture! You don’t 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 movements and functions, and of recovering from the stresses and strains of everyday life.
The human body and posture • Constantly subjected to pressure exerted on it by the earths gravitational pull. • Built-in ‘plum-line’ and ‘spirit level’. • Any deviation from ‘neutral’ increases the stresses and strain on the muscles, ligaments and joints.
The human body and posture • Bending forward increases the loading on the inter-vertebral discs and causes tension in the supporting ligaments. • Physical injury, psychological stress and the ageing process can all affect our posture and may result in pain and impaired function.
So, what is Good Posture?
Time to observe Posture We need to take time to observe the way people work, sit and stand to find out what’s really going on!
Inappropriate Posture! But very common practice!
Poor design, layout or location of equipment may be the cause of poor posture but providing a chair may not be the solution.
Awkward working positions. Some jobs are always going to be awkward. Consider reducing the duration of work, rotating workers or modifying tools .
Assess, Inform and Monitor! POOR POSTURE = PAIN = TIME OFF WORK
No bad habits please!! THIS IS A VERY COMMON PRACTICE THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED!
Before – After! Maintain a neutral spinal alignment staying close to the job.
Before – After! Same desk, same chair, same equipment! Enlightened user!
Start NOW! � � � � � � � � Make sure you don’t end up like this !
Some simple exercises
Remember, don’t sit too long..... .... or you’ll end up the same shape as your favourite chair!
So .... keep them bones a movin’!!! Any questions ? www.mcpsafety.co.uk
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