This half day training program provides participants with a basic understanding of the mechanics of back injuries along with practical approaches that can be taken to reduce these types of injuries. Different types of injury prevention programs will be discussed so that participants understand that various options that are available to reduce back related injuries. These programs include: physical demands analysis, pre-work screening programs, employee training, stretching programs, and ergonomic evaluations - what they are and when to use them.

Additional program content includes: mechanisms of injury, mechanics of the back, risk factors for back injuries, basic ergonomics principles, and how to implement a back program. Specific work tasks will be discussed with corrective recommendations, presented to reduce the related risks.

This program explains why a broad approach is necessary for the control of lower back disability for anyone employed in heavy lifting environments.

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