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Backs; Back Safety

This course has been discontinued and is no longer available.
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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
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Overview

Online Safe Lifting Course

Many back injuries occur by not following good safe lifting techniques. This course teaches proper steps for safe lifting. You will learn the parts of the back and how they work. You will also learn proper posture and the importance of good stretching and exercise. You will also learn in detail proper safe lifting techniques with lifting heavy objects or objects that are high up.

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  • 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
Audience

This safe lifting course is intended for all workers.

Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
  • How The Back Works
    • A healthy back
    • Anatomy of the back
    • Back Injuries
  • Posture
    • Shape of the spine
    • Posture
  • Fitness
    • Factors affecting the back
    • Back exercises
  • Lifting Techniques
    • Proper lifting
    • Difficult lifts
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
  • Describe how the back works.
    • Identify main parts of the back.
    • Identify potential back problems and their causes.
  • Describe proper posture.
    • Identify the three curves of a healthy spine.
    • Describe the importance of spine to be properly aligned.
  • 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.
  • 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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