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Warehouse worker that has back pain from lifting heavy boxes.
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Back Injury Prevention Tips and Techniques for All Workers

Apply these safety tips and techniques when your job requires lifting and carrying, to prevent potential discomfort, aggravation, strains, sprains and injury.

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Construction worker sitting down because his back hurts.
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Avoid Back Injuries With These Workplace Safety Tips

Don't put yourself in a position where you bend over...and you can't get back up. Follow these workplace safety tips to protect your back.

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Man Lifting a Box
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Prevent Back Injuries at Work with These Lifting Techniques

No awkward twisting, don't lift over your head, don't handle objects incorrectly, use proper technique, keep it close... let's focus proper lifting.

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A worker stretching his arms.
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Injury Prevention at Work: Stretch Your Way to Safety

Integrating stretching exercises into your workday feels good, provides a mental and physical reset, and may help prevent workplace injuries.

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A worker sitting at a desk, wearing a face mask, near an x-ray machine.
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Implementing a Radiation Protection Program is Important

While everyone is exposed to natural background radiation, workers may also be exposed to ionizing radiation in workplaces with radiation sources.

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The Critical Role of Indoor Air Quality for Workplace Safety

Good indoor air quality in buildings is a crucial and often overlooked component of maintaining a healthy and productive indoor environment at the workplace.

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Person viewing medical records on an electronic tablet.
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Employee Access to Their Own Medical Records

Employees who have exposure to toxic substances or harmful physical agents at their work site have a right to view their medical and exposure records.

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