[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]In 2012, more than 68,000 cases involving days away from work occurred due to shoulder injuries, according to the National Safety Council chartbook, “Injury Facts.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”S.M#11 : Don’t ignore shoulder pain” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1530711968589{background-color: #420014 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1527057609285{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 2px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 4px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”6822″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1527057828635{padding: 2px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][xt_networks force_original_colors=”yes”][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”For more safety Moments click here ” style=”3d” color=”pink” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fhsseworld.com%2Fcategory%2Fsafety%2Fsafety-moment%2F||target:%20_blank|” button_block=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Shoulder injuries can seriously affect a worker’s life. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation states that pain is the most common symptom of a shoulder injury, with other symptoms including stiffness, a “locking” sensation, and numbness or tingling down the arm.

TDI-DWC cautions against ignoring the pain of a shoulder injury – as some people tend to do – or underestimating the extent of the injury. Instead, consult your medical professional if you believe you’ve injured your shoulder. TDI-DWC recommends the following tips to help prevent shoulder injuries on the job:

• Ensure your chair provides proper support, and sit as far back as possible in it.
• Make sure your monitor is directly in front of you and within reach of your fingertips.
• When looking at your monitor, your eyes should be level with the toolbar.
• Keep your elbows and knees bent at 90 degrees.
• Use a footstool, if necessary, to support your feet.
• Take regular breaks to stretch and walk around.
• Use caution when performing even mildly exertive lifting. Keep your back as straight as possibly by bending and using your legs for your lifting power.
• Always be sure to follow proper lifting techniques.
• Refrain from reaching for heavy objects. Instead, use a step stool to retrieve items up high.
• Listen to your body to know when you need to rest, and stay in good shape to avoid strains and sprains.

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