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My employees wear back belts when lifting; do they help?

April 26, 2017belts employees help Lifting wear

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My employees wear back belts when lifting; do they help?

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Currently, there is no convincing evidence that back belts lessen the hazards of strenuous or repetitive lifting. In fact, some evidence suggests that back belts may actually increase a worker’s risk of injury. WorkSafeBC does not regard back belts as forms of personal protective equipment. In addition, WorkSafeBC does not support, require, or prohibit the use of such belts for injury reduction. More detailed guidance on the use of backbelts is provided in WorkSafeBC’s Ergonomics Commentary Back Belts May Not Prevent Injuries at Work (PDF 132 KB).