Campus Resources for People who Lift

Back Talk
Learn the basics of performing daily activities with less stress to your back. Practice useful stretching and strengthening exercises. Wear comfortable clothing to this two-session workshop offered once a semester. Enrollment is on line at http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/ice/home.

Ergonomic Evaluations
Worksite evaluations may be scheduled to assess ergonomic hazards in your department for jobs that involve heavy lifting or other manual materials handling. Supervisors or Department Safety Coordinators can request ergonomic evaluations in non computer environments by calling (510) 643-2540.

Lifting/Back Safety Training
Specialized training can be tailored to the specific ergonomic hazards in your department for jobs that involve heavy lifting and other manual materials handling tasks. Supervisors and Department Safety Coordinators can request training which will include a pre-training walkthrough and consultation by calling (510) 643-2540.

Smooth Moves: Safer Ways to Move Your Office
Moving? This 45-minute workshop will help staff learn safer ways to pack, purge files, and move with less chance of injury. To schedule, call (510) 643-2540.

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