National Safety Month 2010 Preventing Overexertion at Work and at Home –

Overexertion is the third leading cause for non-fatal injuries in the United States.

Pacing yourself and moving properly can help make you more productive in the end.

It’s important to:
 
• Stretch and/or warm up before heavy lifting or strenuous activity.
 
• Know your limits. Don’t be afraid to slow your pace or take a break if your body needs one.

• Lighten your load with a friend! Take the strain off with half the load.

• Avoid bending, reaching and twisting when lifting. Lift with your legs bent and objects close to your body.