Back Injury Prevention

In this course, we’ll cover the major issue of back pain and injuries, including how injuries happen, and how they can be treated and prevented.

We’ll start with back injury statistics, and move on to an examination of the structure, regions, and functions of the spine.

You’ll see how back problems can be caused by personal decisions, such as bad lifting techniques, along with those relating to workplace conditions or job specifications.

We’ll also examine factors beyond your control, including aging and other medical conditions.

You’ll learn about ergonomics and back pain, and how back pain is diagnosed and treated.

The course contains practical advice around how to keep your back healthy and you’ll learn about the early signs and symptoms of a back problem.

You’ll be shown a range of proven manual handling techniques and we’ll discuss some of the alternatives to lifting which may be available in your workplace.