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utilizing natural body strength and
postures, giving it a distinctive edge
over other techniques. It is protective
in nature, reducing potential for back
injuries in the workplace and at home.
ExeLift™
is a superior, scientific means of manually
lifting and handling things. It is a
philosophy as much as a method, born
of need, natural posture—and years
of expert lifting experience. Coupled
with proven, sound techniques available
from the field of Olympic-style weightlifting,
ExeLift™ course work is taught
by Lee Huber, Certified Master Olympic
Weightlifter.
Huber
is uniquely qualified as a leading expert
in lifting. He is the only known board-certified
professional in both ergonomics and
safety who is also a Certified, Master
Olympic weightlifter. He has converted
techniques utilized by the world’s
top strength athletes in the sport of
weightlifting to the workplace. As such,
he has successfully trained people coast-to-coast;
border-to-border and in Canada.
In
addition to practicing in both ergonomics
and safety, Huber, an Olympic-style
weightlifter and former record-holder,
also coached in both weightlifting and
Powerlifting. He gratefully acknowledges
the inspiration and back-care ideas
from his affiliation with Dennis Zacharkow,
PT, acclaimed author of several books
and inventor of leading-edge seating
devices yogaback™ and zackback®.
Where
does technique training fit in risk
management protocol? Usually and appropriately,
behind other initiatives. We agree with
the classical, preferred order with
design leading the progression to reduce
risk:
Design
Retool/Retrofit
Modify Workstations
Engineer to Reduce Risk
Administratively Reduce Risk
Train Trainers
Train Workers
In
many cases, training should bring up
the rear. Yet, what if the preferred
methods of risk reduction are limited
by budget or logistics? Then, we should
be actively training staff and the field
in appropriate handling methods—with
the very best we have to offer. And
after all, the off-duty employee will
benefit from sound training since we
cannot readily apply an abundance of
physical risk reduction methods at home.
We
train people on the correct techniques
with ExeLift™, of course, but
we also train their management. This
vital feature of the training is for
monitoring post-training activity. If
a person handles material incorrectly
even when carrying the right knowledge
with them, then we must ensure proper
usage by coaching correct behavior.
Our
reviews of injury reports for decades
leads us to conclude that faulty concepts
promoted by ‘experts’ have
allowed preventable back injuries to
proliferate in U.S. workplaces. It’s
time for the bleeding and pain to stop—and
reason to prevail. We invite your call
and discussion of how we may assist
you in preventing injury in your unique
environment.
When
you experience it, we believe you will
agree: ExeLift™ is one of the
prime industrial lifting techniques—and
it will help your employees safely lift,
handle and move material at both work
and home. It works for the pros and
it will work for you.
“It’s
amazing! We’ve had no lower back
injuries since his first visit.”
- Administrator, Volunteers of America
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