Safety: Preventing Manual Material Handling Injuries

Preventing Manual Material Handling Injuries. It Shouldn't be a Heavy Lift.

Don’t just tell the new guy to go pick up those shingles/rolls and put them on the roof. Teach them proper handling first—and save later.

Why this matters

Strains are always in the top 5 for frequency/severity.

Nagging back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries place a significant burden on Colorado employers—through medical expenses, disability benefits, and productivity losses. Within the CRA Safety Group, strains consistently rank among the top five injuries in both frequency and severity. This concise, practical seminar is designed to demonstrate—and serve as a valuable reminder—that proper ergonomics training can prevent these injuries and enhance everyday operations. 

What you'll learn

• The role of ergonomics in preventing musculoskeletal injuries

• The basics of neutral posture and how to coach it on the job

• Key risk factors: force, repetition, awkward postures, contact stress, vibration

• How to identify and control risk factors associated with materials handling (engineering, administrative, and PPE controls)

•  Tips to  use and handle tools and materials safely to prevent cuts and lacerations on the job

Featured speaker

Xavier González, CSP, CHST, ARM
Senior Safety Consultant, Pinnacol Assurance
Bilingual Safety Education and Experience Specialist

As a senior safety consultant for Pinnacol Assurance, Xavier González is passionate about building relationships and helping companies keep their employees safe so they can focus on growing their businesses.

Who should attend

Business owners, operations leaders, safety managers/coordinators, supervisors, HR/claims staff, and anyone responsible for employee safety and risk reduction.

Don't miss this opportunity to keep teams safe & productive!

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