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Workshop:
Preventing Sprains & Strains for Municipal Employees
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April 23, 2009
Easton, CT
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Registration 9:30 AM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
SUMMARY
Sprains and strains are the number one injury in the municipal
workplace. This CIRMA workshop teaches employees how to
avoid the lifting and moving behaviors that lead to these
injuries.
| Employee Safety Series
Preventing Sprains and Strains for Municipal
Employees is one of many vital workshops CIRMA provides
for municipal employees.
For more information about CIRMA workshops, please email CIRMA
at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
"CIRMA’s workshops provide the knowledge
and skills public employees need to better
perform their jobs."
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Sprains and strains are the most frequently occurring injuries in
municipal workplaces. Between 1998 and 2006, CIRMA received
nearly 25,000 such claims resulting in over $120,000,000 in
direct incurred claim costs, averaging almost $5,000 per claim.
This CIRMA workshop explains and reinforces proper lifting and
moving techniques. The instructors illustrate the application of
these techniques with a number of real-life scenarios developed
from actual municipal work environments.
Topics include the following:
- Principles of back safety
- Anatomy of the human back
- Common causes of back injury
- Safe lifting, pulling, and pushing techniques
- How to identify your limitations, pacing your efforts
- Preventive measures—exercises and stretches to tone and
strengthen your back
AUDIENCE
This workshop is designed for:
SPEAKERS
Rich Murray
Area Therapy Director
Concentra Medical Centers
Mr. Murray received his Master and Bachelor of Science degrees
in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut. Richard
is now the area therapy director for Concentra Medical Centers
in Connecticut. He has published articles in Clinical
Biomechanics and Journal of Orthopeadic Sports and Physical
Therapy.
Jeff Rogers
Senior Risk Management Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
Mr. Rogers serves as a Senior Risk Control Consultant for
CIRMA’s Risk Control Services. He has over ten years
experience in Risk Management. He provides proactive Risk
Management consultation for CIRMA Workers Compensation
and Liability-Auto-Property pool members. He currently is a
member of the Connecticut School Indoor Environment
Resource Team. Mr. Rogers is currently working towards his
Associates in Risk Management designation.
WHERE
EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
691 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
203-261-0134
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) South:
Take Route 15 South to Exit 46. Take a right off the exit and a left onto
Sport Hill Road (Route 59). Travel approximately 2.5 miles. Take a left
onto Center Road. The Fire Station will be on your left. Follow Center
Road until the stop sign at Morehouse Road. Take a left onto Morehouse
Road, and an immediate right into the Library parking lot.
From Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) North:
Take Route 15 North to Exit 46. Take a right off the exit and a right onto
Sport Hill Road (Route 59). Then follow directions as from Route15
Southbound.
From Route 25 South:
Take Route 25 South to Stepney Road (Route 59). Follow to Sport Hill
Road. Cross over Sport Hill Road and take a left onto Morehouse Road.
The Library is on the right immediately after the stop sign.
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