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Backs; Back Safety
- Product ID
- smaxback
- Training Time ?
- 29 to 58 minutes
- Language(s)
- English,Spanish
- Video Format
- Standard Definition
- Required Plugins
- MasteryNet Player
- Lesson Interactions
- 10
- Quiz Questions
- 22
- Closed Captioning
Overview
For many employees, back injuries are something that “happens to the other person... not me.” Yet four out of five people will have some type of back problem during their lives. Back injuries are frequently caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job such as lifting, climbing, reaching, etc. “Back Safety” emphasizes the importance of overall back care, both on and off the job, including exercises and weight control.
This course is in the Advantage™ format, to read about Advantage™ features click here.
- Install on any SCORM LMS
- Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
- Print certificate and wallet card
- You have 30 days to complete the course
Categories
Audience
Training for all workers.
Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
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How The Back Works
- A healthy back
- Anatomy of the back
- Back Injuries
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Posture
- Shape of the spine
- Posture
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Fitness
- Factors affecting the back
- Back exercises
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Lifting Techniques
- Proper lifting
- Difficult lifts
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
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Describe how the back works.
- Identify main parts of the back.
- Identify potential back problems and their causes.
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Describe proper posture.
- Identify the three curves of a healthy spine.
- Describe the importance of spine to be properly aligned.
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Describe back fitness and importance of exercise.
- Identify sources of back strain.
- Describe four exercises you can do to keep back healthy.
- Identify which muscles are affected by back exercises.
- List reasons why it is important to do back exercises.
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Describe proper lifting techniques.
- Describe proper technique for lifting objects.
- Describe technique for lifting high-up objects.
- Describe technique for lifting heavy objects.
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