Course description

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries that cause lost days away from work. No matter what job you perform, you can injure your back on the job. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to avoid back injuries and the lifetime of pain and medical bills that can come with them. In this training session, you’ll learn what risk factors and hazards expose you to back injuries and what you can do to help keep your back healthy and pain-free.

Course Duration: 23 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe types of back injuries and their symptoms
  • Recognize hazards in the workplace that may result in back injuries
  • Identify and mitigate the risk factors that can lead to back injuries
  • Implement equipment and techniques to prevent back injuries