This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards, but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device.

WorkSafeBC

banner image

Back at Work - Software Tools

Back Pain Basics | Preventing Back Pain | Recovering from Back Pain | Resources | Multimedia | Software Tools | Related Sites

WorkSafeBC Software Tools

Lift/Lower Calculator

Lift / Lower Calculator
This calculator takes into account some common risk factors and then helps you estimate whether a lift has a low, moderate, or high risk of injury.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Push/Pull/Carry Calculator

Push / Pull / Carry Calculator
This calculator can be used to estimate the suggested maximum force that can be used during pushing and pulling, and the weight that can be carried.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

WorkSafe Sam   "Stretch Prompter"

Download the WorkSafe Sam "Stretch Prompter," a desktop tool that provides stretching tips to help reduce eye and muscle strain for office workers.

Windows XP or Winzip is required to install WorkSafe Sam.

Download WorkSafe Sam 9 mb zip

Download Instructions

  1. Click on Download.
  2. Click Save, and then save the file worksafesam.zip to your Windows desktop or in another location of your choice.
  3. Click Open once the download is complete.
  4. Click Extract all files.
  5. Follow the steps in the Extraction Wizard.
  6. Click on setup once the extraction is finished.
  7. Follow the Installshield steps to complete the installation.
  8. When finished, this icon should appear on your taskbar.

Right click on the icon in the taskbar to view options and settings.

to send us your feedback on this product.



You can return to the Top of this page