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.