Instructor: ADOSH Trainer Landon Coleman

Title:  Back Injury Prevention

COURSE DESCRIPTION:     Attendees will learn ways to spot unsafe lifting practices and methods that can be used to circumvent injuries.  Also attendees will learn more about he impact that back injuries play with regards to lost time in the workplace.  Anatomy of the back and supporting system will also be discussed in general.

COURSE OUTCOMES

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to: 

• Identify Unsafe lifting practices


• Demonstrate proper lifting techniques.


• Identify remedies to unsafe practices


• Identify key components of the backs anatomy


• Discuss more about Ergonomic issues related to the back.


• Learn about the effective use of design in the work place to counteract back injuries.


• Identify some predisposing factors to back injuries

 TOPICS

The following topics will be included to meet course outcomes: 

• Improper lifting technique


• Proper lifting technique


• Back anatomy


• Scope of back injury problems in the workplace


• Safety devices that may help


• Alternate work practices


• Ergonomic issues.