A national safety discussion

Low back pain is a common issue that up to 35% of people experience at some point in their lives, with an increased prevalence with age. Furthermore, most people who experience low back pain endure recurrent episodes during their lifetime. Low back pain is not only potentially debilitating, but it affects our work performance and productivity as well as our ability to participate in activities outside of work.

Through awareness of proper body mechanics, proper posture and optimal work techniques, along with prioritizing overall health and wellness, we can reduce the strain we place on our backs and minimize the risk of injury.

Join us, and our guest speaker, Rachel Mitchell with Ergo Inc as she presents:

• What a Health & Safety Program needs to minimize back injuries at work
• Why posture matters to the health of our backs and will ultimately reducing workplace injuries
• What back postures are essential to protect employees while performing manual handling tasks
• Steps to incorporate into your workplace to create awareness & prevent injuries

About our speaker: Rachel Mitchell is a Canadian Certified Ergonomist (CCPE) with a Masters of Science in Human Factors Engineering and over 20 years of workplace ergonomics experience. Rachel was awarded the 2023 AEC & Liberty Mutual Practitioner of the Year Award for her ergonomics accomplishments, including the management of an ergonomic program at a large aerospace company, for which the company has been recognized as global leader, as well as her Ergonomics promotion work with Staples Canada.

Through her analytical approach to ergonomics assessments, her practical problem solving skills and her facilitation of hands-on education, Rachel’s work has positively impacted a wide range of sectors, from offices to manufacturing, warehousing, aerospace, energy and infrastructure, municipalities and transportation.

This event may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria