Backpain And Accidents In The WorkPlace

Written by Kim Standerline


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(Back pain causes so many problems doesn't it)?

So, what can you do about it?

Easy, be proactive for a start!

The really sad part of many accidents inrepparttar workplace relating to back pain (besides poor training) is sheer carelessness onrepparttar 113795 part of workers.

Come on, admit it, if you do have equipment supplied, can you be bothered to use it, or does it takes too long. (Gosh How many times have I heard that excuse).

Just stop and think before you do something dangerous. Because it may take a few extra seconds to mechanise that job, but will it makerepparttar 113796 difference between working safely and healthily for many more years, or sitting at home in permanent disability.

Think About it...



Kim Standerline is a Back Care Advisor working for a large hospital Trust in the UK. She is passionate about good backcare, and can be found at www.backpain-free.com and www.nursing-hints.com


How to Choose Wheelchairs for Kids

Written by Maricon Williams


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Another critical decision that you should make isrepparttar choice ofrepparttar 113794 cushion and its spacing. It must be not too soft and not too course in order forrepparttar 113795 child to be comfortable. There should be no more than three fingers worth of space betweenrepparttar 113796 front andrepparttar 113797 rear ofrepparttar 113798 legs. More than this measure,repparttar 113799 seat will not provide enough support torepparttar 113800 thighs. It may also dig intorepparttar 113801 legs. Another result is that it may make sitting awkward becauserepparttar 113802 child don’t getrepparttar 113803 same amount of surface holding you up.

Aside fromrepparttar 113804 aforementioned,repparttar 113805 footrest should also be low enough to get full contact forrepparttar 113806 whole thigh. Half an inch fromrepparttar 113807 hips andrepparttar 113808 side ofrepparttar 113809 chair is necessary to achieverepparttar 113810 desired spacing. The laterals need not be too tight to dig intorepparttar 113811 armpits.

In addition, regular maintenance should be observed. Wheelchairs should be washed and sprayed with a cleaner. A meticulous check up ofrepparttar 113812 whole chair once a week would be a great idea. You can checkrepparttar 113813 brakes, hardware, tires and seats in order to be secure of your child’s safety and protection.



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