Back Safety Basics Course Overview

Back injuries caused by improper lifting are the most frequent disabling injuries in the workplace. A person can injure their back in virtually any type of occupation. This often gets to the point they can no longer work in their chosen field. This leads to a devastating impact on their overall quality of life. Many of the causes of back injury can be prevented. Employers need to teach employees how the back operates and review the basics of proper lifting techniques.

COURSE TOPICS

• The anatomy of the spine and back
• Importance ways to do stretching and exercises
• Maintain proper posture
• Proper lifting techniques for workers

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

About 20 minutes

PASS MARK

A brief quiz is included with this course in order to evaluate comprehension of the material. A certificate is available upon receiving 80% or greater (within 3 attempts) on the quiz.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW