(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 in workplace relating to back pain (besides poor training) is sheer carelessness on 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 make difference between working safely and healthily for many more years, or sitting at home in permanent disability.

Think About it...

Another critical decision that you should make is choice of cushion and its spacing. It must be not too soft and not too course in order for child to be comfortable. There should be no more than three fingers worth of space between front and rear of legs. More than this measure, seat will not provide enough support to thighs. It may also dig into legs. Another result is that it may make sitting awkward because child don’t get same amount of surface holding you up.

Aside from aforementioned, footrest should also be low enough to get full contact for whole thigh. Half an inch from hips and side of chair is necessary to achieve desired spacing. The laterals need not be too tight to dig into armpits.

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