Being Safe at Work

Do you find yourself sitting at a desk for hours at a time? Do you ever wonder what the long-term effects of just sitting in front of a computer can do to your back? There is a good chance that you don't. You might even think that you're safe because you're not working manual labor job, such as one in the construction industry.

Though, sitting at your desk for eight or more hours a day can take quite a toll on your back. The  Bureau of Labor Statistics even released a report that stated that the most common injuries that occur in the workplace are those that involve the shoulder, abdomen, arm, legs, wrist, and back. It is not just people who work in construction or other manual labor jobs that are at risk of injuring those body parts, rather it is anyone whether they sit, stand, drive, or do anything else all day.

Common Causes of Workplace Injuries

• Slippery floors
• Objects on the floor
• Loose carpeting
• Dim Lighting

It's important to take steps in order to avoid workplace injuries, but what you should do depends on the type of environment you work in. The important part is that everyone knows their individual responsibilities and what they can do to help keep their workspace accident free.

Below, we listed some of those more common workplace environments and those steps people who work in those environments can take in order to keep themselves and their co-workers safe.

Manual Labor

Any type of job the entails heavy lifting, twisting of the body, or various types of outdoor work falls under this category.

•  Lift with your legs, not your back
• Use back support such as a brace

Desk Jobs

Jobs that entail typing and answering the phone, such as receptionists, call center support, computer work, and related jobs fall under this category.

• Use Headphones
• Look away from you computer screen once every 45 minutes
• Use an ergonomic keyboard and lumbar support for your back
• Stand and move around once every 45 minutes

Transportation jobs

Anything from local delivery jobs to long-haul trucking jobs are included in this. Many of these jobs include manual labor.

• Lumbar support for your back
• Wear your seat belt
• Adjust and use your mirrors
• Adjust your seat
• Use a headset or bluetooth for your mobile phone

Upper Cervical Care and your Back's Safety

Injuries in the workplace can be avoided by following the above steps and by using common sense around the workplace. Those things are sometimes things the employee can and should do, but many times they are things the manager or supervisor should do.

Though, the bottom line is that sometimes workplace injuries do happen, no matter how much we try to keep the space we work in safe. An upper cervical chiropractor can help you or your colleague get over their back pain by examining their neck for any misalignments in their upper cervical spine that may be the source of their pain.

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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/