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# Stretch for Safety Guide

## Program Information about the Levels of Stretching

The Beacon Mutual “Stretch for Safety Program” is one of many ergonomic services currently offered by the Beacon Loss Prevention department. The program’s primary goal is to help your business manage current or potential soft tissue injuries, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) refers to as musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s).

This program includes three posters that outline proper stretching techniques:

1. [Stretch for Safety Poster 1](https://info.beaconmutual.com/stretch-poster-1) includes basic stretching exercises. 
2. [Stretch for Safety Poster 2](https://info.beaconmutual.com/stretch-poster-2) is the second level of stretching exercises.
3. [Stretch for Safety Poster 3](https://info.beaconmutual.com/stretch-poster-3) is the third level of stretching exercises that will help workers prevent injures in the workplace. 

Complete the form to request additional information and materials including the four phases of the program for baseline flexibility, training leaders, re-testing, and maintenance.

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