Tip Sheet: Proper Posture Is Less Stress

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  It may not look like a big deal, but how you make the connections matters. Awkward reaching, holds and motions with added force can cause injuries to your muscles, tendons and joints. Good posture, careful movements, and strong full-fisted holds on brake line and electrical connectors will go a long way to prevent injuries. TIPS TO LIVE BY: Be sure tractor and trailer rare securely coupled and brakes set before connecting air lines and electrical cord. Inspect air lines, electrical cord, and glad hands for damage. Wear puncture-resistant gloves and avoid awkward reaching, holds, and motions to make connections. Don't force the connection if it doesn't fit. If possible, configure air brake and electrical connection blocks below shoulder level and close to the trailer edge for easy access, position battery box so it does not obstruct the connection block. Be aware of your surroundings and watch for debris, ice, spills and uneven ground. Wear high-visibility clothing so others can see you. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Automobiles Education Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Safety Management Staff Development Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Drivers Hazards Injuries Injury-prevention Muscles Musculoskeletal System Personal-protection Posture Risk-factors Safety-education Safety-measures Safety-practices Stress Training Trucking Work-environment Workers

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• Publisher:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20058275
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 90-56-2019, 2019 Jul; :1
• Contact Point Address:
  SHARP Program, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98504-4330
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Tip sheet: proper posture is less stress
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:c58cbfa344c7221d3941c9f58c1b743ab40af2e33413c0602bb1fb4cfc888bb95048ca46e0cbf3a0db747d3363e854782b6d7e9221354741272a95f127647635
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/221402/cdc_221402_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.43 MB ]