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Workshop:
Preventing Sprains & Strains for Municipal Employees
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June 30, 2009
Ellington, CT
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Registration 8:30 AM
WE'RE SORRY, BUT THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED
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.
Jeffrey Rogers
Risk Management Representative
CIRMA Risk Control Services
 Mr. Rogers received a B.S. in Occupational
Safety and Health from Keene State College
in 2000 and is currently working towards a
designation in Associate in Risk Management
(ARM). He has been working in the field of Risk Management for
over 6 years. He provides technical assistance, training, hazard
identification, and accident investigation services for CIRMA’s
Workers’ Compensation and LAP pool members. Mr. Rogers
currently sits on the University of Connecticut Advisory Board
for Environmental Safety and Occupational Health.
WHERE
ELLINGTON BOE - ADMIN BUILDING
47 Main Street (Rte 286)
Ellington, CT 06029
860-896-2300
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From Enfield, Somers, Stafford and Union: Follow Route 190 to the intersection with
Route 83. Take Route 83 south to Ellington. At the third stop light turn right on to Main Street
(Rte 286). The administration building is about 1/4 mile on the right.
From Tolland, Willington and Ashford: Take I-84 West to Exit 66 – Vernon. At the end
of the ramp, turn right. Turn left on to Bolton Road. At the lights (Route 30) turn right. Take a
quick left after the Vernon Police Station on to West Street (keep Police Station on your left).
Follow West Street north for several miles. At the second stop light, West Street joins Route
83. Continue north toward Ellington. Three more traffic lights will bring you to Main Street
(Rte 286). Turn left on Main Street. The administration building is about 1/4 mile on the right.
From Hartford: Take I-84 East to Exit 66 – Vernon. At the end of the ramp, turn left. At
the flashing light turn left again, and go over the highway. At the traffic lights (Route 30),
turn right. Take a quick left after the Vernon Police Station on to West Street (keep Police
Station on your left). Follow West Street north for several miles. At the second stop light,
West Street joins Route 83. Continue north toward Ellington. Three more traffic lights will
bring you to Main Street (Rte 286). Turn left on Main Street. The administration building is
about 1/4 mile on the right.
From Windsor, Windsor Locks and Suffield: Take I-91 to Exit 45 (Route 140/Ellington).
Follow Route 140 east to Ellington. As you approach the center of town you will see the
Ellington Green on your right. Follow signs for Route 286, and make a right turn. At stop
sign turn left on to Main Street (Route 286). You will pass the Congregational Church on
your right – post office, town hall and elementary school on your left. The administration
building is on the left, next to the elementary school.
PARKING: Parking is available in the lot located behind the building.
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