Backs: Elements of Back Care

80% of American adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Because of this startling statistic, it is crucial for your employees to learn how to keep their backs healthy on the job and in their day-to-day lives. This online training course discusses the elements of back care and provides tips and techniques for relieving stress on the back throughout the workday.

Your employees will first learn the basics of spinal anatomy and how incorrect movements can lead to injury over time. Then, this course teaches how to reduce risks by using stretching and exercise techniques. Employees also learn body mechanics, or how to properly lift and carry objects on the job. Lastly, this course applies the stretching and body mechanics to real world situations.

After watching this online training video your employees will understand how to evaluate situations for lifting and moving objects. Use this online course to teach your employees the simple techniques used to prevent back injury.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All Employees

• Introduction
• How the Back Works
• Stretching and Exercise
• Body Mechanics
• Real World Situations
• Conclusion

• PowerLift: Lifting Techniques For A Healthy Back
• Preventing Back Injuries: To The Point
• Patient Handling Safety