Back Injury Prevention Program

Level: Awareness | Type: Classroom | Discipline: Health and Safety

  • This program is focused to help prevent back injury on the job.
  • This program is for people in all walks of life and can be used for heavy lifting as well as objects that may have to be picked up in an office setting.
  • This program using practices can help workers protect themselves from the most disabling disease.

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  • Introduction
  • Background Information
  • Back Activities
  • Back Safety Goals
  • Back Statistics
  • Back Parts
  • Potential Back Injury
  • Back Posture
  • Exercises
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Proper Lift
  • Carrying the Load
  • Proper Unloading
  • Overhead Loads
  • Long Loads
  • Lifting Bags
  • Team Lifting

  • Any person who lifts 20 or more pounds,
  • lifts objects of any weight higher than three feet.
  • Pushes or pulls objects regularly.
  • Completes other repetitive motions that may lead to back injury.
  • Course also designed for any individuals seeking initial or refresher certification to meet OSHA
  • Regulatory requirements for the prevention of Back injury.

There is no prerequisite for this course.


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