Back injuries are one of the leading workplace injuries - resulting in huge workers’ compensation costs. Eight out of ten individuals will suffer some form of back injury in their life. Prevention requires comprehensive and engaging training for all employees. Training with a solid back safety program is, therefore, critical for any company. Motivate your workers to follow best safety practices when performing manual material handling with this dynamic training program from Summit.
Summit’s Back Injury Prevention program teaches proper lifting techniques and important life lessons for maintaining a strong and healthy back. The fundamentals of good stretching and a healthy lifestyle are also covered. Use Summit’s Back Injury Prevention program and reduce injuries and costs. The program addresses:
- How the back functions
- Correct lifting and carrying techniques
- Correct posture
- Stretching to prevent injury
- How good health reduces chance of injury
Support materials to enhance learning include: a Facilitator Guide with answers to FAQs and a quiz for documentation, Employee Handbooks that provide reinforcement and a quick reference on the job, and a PowerPoint™ for classroom presentation.
This title is also available in Spanish.