Back Injury Prevention Training

Objectives:

• Recognize how back injuries occur in the workplace
• Identify ways you can care for your back and prevent back injuries
• Explain how best practices, such as using tools and equipment and moving loads properly, can prevent back injuries

 Course Learning Outcomes:

After completing these training course workers can be certified that they understand the OSHA General Duty Clause on back safety.

Target Audience:

– Any person, who lifts 20 or more pounds, lifts objects of any weight higher than three feet, pushes or pulls objects regularly, or completes other repetitive motions that may lead to back injury.

– New employees in the healthcare industry, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, home health care, and even administrative staff at clinics, hospitals, and medical offices. This training is also suitable for refresher courses or to train the trainer on back safety in healthcare.

How will this Training Course be presented?
This training course will be presented using properly designed slides, some with animation and several videos on relevant issues.