Injury risk factors

What is you risk of being injured at work? Find out!

1. Do you round your back or bring your head forward when lifting or reaching?

Yes No

2. Do you rarely or never exercise?

Yes No

3. Do you have poor postural habits?

Yes No

4. Do you work for hours without taking a break?

Yes No

5. Do you cradle the phone between your head and shoulder?

Yes No

6. Do you perform repetitive tasks?

Yes No

7. Do you use vibrating tools or activities that require excess force or gripping?

Yes No

8. Do you work in a high-stress environment?

Yes No

9. Are you sleep deprived?

Yes No

10. Do you smoke or have a medical condition such as diabetes or thyroid disease?

Yes No

Answering yes to any of these questions puts you at greater risk. Remember, it all adds up, so what you do at work is just as important as your activities at home.