Book traversal links for Back Belts ‹ Material Handling Training Up Department-Specific Material Handling Resources › Back belts have not been proven effective in reducing back pain and back injury. Back belts are not considered personal protective equipment by OSHA and are not covered by existing regulations. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) does not recommend the use of back belts and departments and supervisors should not provide back belts to employees. Book traversal links for Back Belts ‹ Material Handling Training Up Department-Specific Material Handling Resources › Staff Kelly States Assistant Director 609-258-2648 James McQuaid Program Manager 609-258-5106 Shaundree Davis Senior Program Manager 609-258-6256