Protecting Your Employees to avoid NJ Workers Compensation Claims

Many jobs require employees to lift, move, and stack items. While this may seem a simple enough job, without offering the proper training to your staff, you should be ready to file a claim against your NJ workers compensation insurance. The key to avoiding injury is correct technique. Help limit injuries by teaching your workers the steps below to lifting an item safely.

• Before lifting anything, check the weight on the label to ensure you do not need help.
• The proper posture for lifting includes a straight back and head up, looking straight ahead. These two things should remain the same throughout the process.
• Never bend your back to lift an item. Always bend at the knees.
• Hold the item as close to your body as you can for better support.
• Keep abdomen muscles tight to aid in balance.
• Walk slowly and put the item down using the same technique you did when lifting it.
• Consider wearing a back brace if your job requires a lot of lifting. This may help by adding extra support to your back and stomach.

Ensure all employees are educated on the proper technique as well as other workplace safety measures. Doing so can help keep your business an injury-free environment and in the long term, that can help ensure you don’t pay more than you need to for NJ workers compensation coverage.

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