The Continuing Education Unit at the College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, in collaboration with the Center for Rehabilitation and Scientific Development at the Holy Kazimiyah Shrine, organized a practical workshop titled “Proper Body Posture at Work,” with the participation and attendance of a number of female staff members from various departments at the Holy Kazimiyah Shrine. The workshop lasted two days, with one hour of training per day.
The workshop aimed to educate participants on how to maintain proper body posture while sitting and standing, avoid lifting heavy weights incorrectly, as well as the importance of taking short breaks and changing body position every 30 to 40 minutes. It also encouraged them to engage in regular physical activity and back-strengthening exercises, use appropriate chairs and beds to support the spine, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid habits that negatively affect back health, such as smoking.
The workshop emphasized that maintaining healthy postures while performing work tasks and adopting sound daily habits effectively contribute to the prevention of spinal injuries and reduce chronic back pain, which in turn positively impacts comfort, productivity, and quality of life, emphasizing that adherence to the principles of a healthy work environment is a fundamental pillar for maintaining physical safety in the long term.
The workshop was led by faculty members representing various academic departments within the college: Assistant Professor Zahra Hussein Ali from the Adult Nursing Department, Professor Raja Ibrahim Abdul from the Fundamentals of Nursing Department, and Assistant Professor Marwa Saleh Muslim from the Pediatric Nursing Department.
The organization of this practical workshop is an extension of the college’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 on (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 17 on (Partnerships for the Goals), by building bridges of cooperation with government institutions and religious and service centers, and sharing academic and nursing expertise to develop workers’ skills and protect their occupational and physical health.
