Instructor discusses correct heavy lifting techniques with railway workers to try to prevent serious back injuries on rail sites
It is estimated that injuries sustained in the working environment cost companies millions each year in lost productivity. Back pain and injuries related to lifting and material handling are some of the most frequent reasons for workers’ absenteeism. Many big employers, like the rail industry, have concluded that investing time and money in training programmes yields improved productivity and morale and reduces potential lost work time due to injury.
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