Back Safety: Safe Lifting and Sitting
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The course offers comprehensive training on safe lifting and carrying practices to prevent back injuries in the workplace. Participants will learn essential techniques for assessing the environment before lifting, maintaining proper posture during lifting and carrying, and safely setting down loads. Through practical demonstrations and guidance, participants will develop the skills necessary to prevent back injuries and promote a safer work environment. Demonstrate the ability to assess the environment before lifting by identifying obstacles, slips, or trips that may pose risks during the lifting process. Implement proper lifting techniques, including bending the knees, keeping the back straight, and maintaining a solid grip, to minimize strain on the back and reduce the risk of injury. Apply safe carrying and setting down practices, such as keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting or rotating movements, and communicating effectively with coworkers when handling heavy or awkward loads.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate the ability to assess the environment before lifting by identifying obstacles, slips, or trips that may pose risks during the lifting process.;Implement proper lifting techniques, including bending the knees, keeping the back straight, and maintaining a solid grip, to minimize strain on the back and reduce the risk of injury.;Apply safe carrying and setting down practices, such as keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting or rotating movements, and communicating effectively with coworkers when handling heavy or awkward loads.;;
Duration: 8 min.
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Back Safety: Safe Lifting and Sitting
The course offers comprehensive training on safe lifting and carrying practices to prevent back injuries in the workplace. Participants will learn essential techniques for assessing the environment before lifting, maintaining proper posture during lifting and carrying, and safely setting down loads. Through practical demonstrations and guidance, participants will develop the skills necessary to prevent back injuries and promote a safer work environment. Demonstrate the ability to assess the environment before lifting by identifying obstacles, slips, or trips that may pose risks during the lifting process. Implement proper lifting techniques, including bending the knees, keeping the back straight, and maintaining a solid grip, to minimize strain on the back and reduce the risk of injury. Apply safe carrying and setting down practices, such as keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting or rotating movements, and communicating effectively with coworkers when handling heavy or awkward loads.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate the ability to assess the environment before lifting by identifying obstacles, slips, or trips that may pose risks during the lifting process.;Implement proper lifting techniques, including bending the knees, keeping the back straight, and maintaining a solid grip, to minimize strain on the back and reduce the risk of injury.;Apply safe carrying and setting down practices, such as keeping the back straight, avoiding twisting or rotating movements, and communicating effectively with coworkers when handling heavy or awkward loads.;;
Duration: 8 min.