Prevention of Back Injuries Clause Samples

The Prevention of Back Injuries clause establishes requirements and guidelines aimed at minimizing the risk of back injuries in the workplace. It typically mandates the implementation of safe lifting techniques, employee training on proper body mechanics, and the provision of appropriate equipment such as lifting aids or ergonomic tools. By setting these standards, the clause helps protect employees from common workplace injuries, reduces absenteeism, and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Prevention of Back Injuries. Since back and musculoskeletal injuries are the major occupational hazard to healthcare employees, in the interest of prevention, both employees and the Employer commit to working together to study, evaluate, trial and review the work site practices and equipment that have the potential of preventing such injuries. Particular focus will be made of the lift team and mechanical lifting and transfer devices.
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Prevention of Back Injuries. Since back and musculoskeletal injuries are the major occupational hazard to nurses, in the interest of prevention, both nurses and the Employer co=it to working together to study, evaluate, trial and review the work site practices and equipment that have the potential of preventing such injuries. Particular focus will be made of the lift team and mechanical lifting and transfer devices. The union will appoint a member from the Professional Practice Committee who will focus on this area, ensuring that state-of-the-art techniques, devices, and programs are utilized and evaluated. Once a year, the back injury prevention representative will report t findings and progress to the Labor/Management Committee.
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