EMS World

NOV 2017

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D n't Be The T l... USE A T L D n't Be The T l... When lifting like this your back is a lever on a 10:1 ratio fulcrum. When lifting like this your back is a lever on a 10:1 ratio fulcrum. 350lbs When lifting like this your back is a lever on a 10:1 ratio fulcrum. 3,500lbs Using the back as a lever exponetially increases the amount of pressure on the lower back. lower back. lower back. 1 in 2 Fire/EMS providers will sustain an on the job back injury from lifting. FACT amount of pressure on the USE A T L When lifting like this providers are able to team lift while using proper ergonomics. BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT TM TM TM BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT TM BINDER LIFT TM BINDER LIFT TM BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT BINDER LIFT TM TM BINDER LIFT TM TM TM "The right tool for the job." Sign Up for a Free 30-Day Field Trial! 855.239.5438 www.BinderLift.com/trial Made In USA 1 1. National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Four in Five EMS Workers Injured on the Job. 2006 When lifting like this providers are able to When lifting like this providers are able to CALL VISIT or Made In USA Made In USA Attaches up to 25 handles to the patient's torso. For More Information Circle 12 on Reader Service Card

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