Safety & Loss Prevention
Back safety for office employees
As an office employee, you still have the need to protect your back from injury. One of the common causes is from lifting loads, which could be files, boxes, chairs or other heavy item in your workplace that may need to be moved. These links will provide an overview on the causes of back pain, tips for avoiding injury, and good lift technique.
Other material handling considerations
Office workstation ergonomics (UW System Administration employees)
Information for these back safety web pages was provided by:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison; Environment, Health and Safety Department; "Custodial Back Safety Handbook"
- US Department of Labor; OSHA; "Back Injury Prevention for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry"
If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Karamanski, (608) 262-4792.
Last updated: September 17, 2010
This publication was prepared for environmental, health and safety staff at University of Wisconsin System campuses, to assist in finding resources and information for regulatory compliance. It is not intended to render legal advice. (Click here to read full legal disclaimer.)