Back Safety Awareness – OSHA Standards

Duration

20 Minutes

Target group

General & Construction Industry

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Objective

LO1: Outline common causes of back injuries
LO2: Describe preventative measures to reduce the risk of back injuries

• Safe lifting techniques
• Know the weight and shape
• Pushing and pulling

LO3: Illustrate how to maintain good posture when lifting

• Good posture
• The wall test

LO4: Describe how to maintain good health to facilitate lifting

• Exercise and stretching
• Ergonomics

LO5: Describe reactive measures to reduce the risk of back injuries

Contents

The aim of this course is to inform delegates about the common causes of back injuries and outline preventative and reactive measures that can be taken to avoid them.
Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.

Exam

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.