Preventing Back Injury



Back Injury Prevention Video
Watch this brief video explaining how you can mitigate back injury hazards at workplaces.
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Training Process
To successfully complete the "Preventing Back Injury" course, participants must: Complete all online training modules and interactive exercises. Pass the final assessment with a minimum score of 80%. Review all provided job aids and additional resources.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy and function of the back.
- Identify common types of back injuries and their causes.
- Implement ergonomic practices to reduce strain on the back.
- Develop personal strategies to maintain back health and prevent injuries.
Course Outline
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Back Function and Injuries
- Learning Activity: How the Back Works
- Types of Back Injuries
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3. Risk Factors
- Risk Factors
- Learning Activity: Risk Factors
- Aging
- Physical Condition: Strength
- Physical Condition: Weight
- Learning Activity: Who Is at Risk?
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4. Causes of Back Injuries
- Physical Stress
- Bad Posture
- Learning Activity: Posture
- Causes of Back Injuries
- Overexertion
- Improper Lifting Techniques
- Knowledge Check: Causes of Back Pain
- Poor Environmental Conditions
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5. Preventing Injuries
- Preventing Back Injuries
- Steps for Proper Lifting
- Learning Activity: Steps to Safe Lifting
- Proper Equipment
- Personal Prevention Strategies
- Personal Prevention Strategies (continued)
- Why Is It Important to Strengthen the Lower Back?
- Learning Activity: What Should You Do?
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6. Response to an Injury
- If You Injure Your Back at Work
- Knowledge Check: Back Injuries at Work
- Knowledge Check: Back Injuries at Work (continued)
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7. Summary
- Summary
Training Process
To successfully complete the "Preventing Back Injury" course, participants must: Complete all online training modules and interactive exercises. Pass the final assessment with a minimum score of 80%. Review all provided job aids and additional resources.
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