Overexertions

Overexertion is the most common category of injury in the workplace. Here are some industries and it's ranking.

Manufacturing - 1st

Health Care - 1st

Retail - 1st

Transport - 1st

Warehousing - 1st

Wholesale - 1st

Leisure - 2nd

Hospitality - 2nd

Professional Services - 2nd

Construction - 3rd

4 Most Common Types of Overexertions.

Back Injuries

When carrying heavy and uncomfortable things on your shoulders, you try to bend forward, sideward or any way to try and help the strain and discomfort.. This is because the plates in the vertebrae can't withstand the additional weight and will bend you backwards.

Muscle Strains

Pulled or strained muscles frequently occur from carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. A common muscle that gets strained or pulled is the Trapezius muscle (a main muscle in the back).

Neck Injuries

When carrying heavy things on your shoulder, the weight can pull you backwards thanks to the vertebrae. This means you almost naturally bend your neck forwards to balance yourself. When bending your neck too much, it leads to text neck, this leads to further shoulder pain and chronic headaches.

Joint, Tendon and Connective Tissue Injuries.

These injuries are results of lifting, holding, carrying, pushing and pulling. Injuries in these areas can lead to more serious problems including autoimmune diseases, the body begins to fight itself with antibodies.

How GAAARD Protection can help.

See the slides below to see how GAAARD Protection can help with overexertions.

Back Injuries

Due to the padding in our garments, they make carrying heavy loads more comfortable and easier. This will result in the wearer naturally return to a healthier stance and posture. This will mean the chances of developing a back injury are significantly reduced.