BACK INJURY PREVENTION

Public works and construction employees have special needs for back care. The "old" lift with your legs routine does not always apply. Employees work in mud, rain, snow, and heat. Shoveling, using breakers, tamps, lifting concrete bags, etc. are all tasks that require special training to avoid strain/sprain injuries. This video addresses not only safe lifting techniques, but safe methods for shoveling, breaking pavement and many other tasks directly related to strain & sprain injuries.

This video makes an important link between proper lifting techniques and everyday situations such as bending over to pick up the newspaper or reaching to take a pan out of the cupboard. It will teach your employees the physiology of the back and how it works, the importance of exercise and fitness in maintaining a healthy back, the fulcrum principle and how failing to pay attention to it can increase the strain on the lower back and the impact life-style has on the back.

The variety of lifting tasks in industry requires specific techniques to prevent painful and costly back injuries. This program explains the anatomy of the back, the 10:1 lever principle and details proper safe lifting techniques.

The variety of lifting tasks in the HOTEL INDUSTRY require specific techniques. This program addresses the lifting hazards and demonstrates how to lift safely.

The goal of this presentation is to inform people of positive ways to prevent back injuries and motivate them to use the techniques presented in this video program. Ideal video for office workers.

In this video we offer tips on how to avoid back problems while lifting, pulling, pushing, bending or twisting when you are moving heavy or awkward objects.

Back injuries caused by improper handling are still the number one cause of loss time injuries. Many of these injuries and costly workers compensation claims could have been avoided through a combination of techniques involving good ergonomic design, safe lifting practices and exercise. This is a quick paced program that tests the viewer's present knowledge, reinforces existing training and introduces important new concepts for preventing back injuries.

On September 9, 1985, a back injury occurred in Hinkle, Oregon when a man was changing a flat tire. As a result of this injury, a new procedure for changing flat tires was put into effect. This program reviews why the man was injured by using the NIOSH Biomechanical Guidelines. Special emphasis is placed on an explanation of the new procedure for changing tires.

Reduce injuries and reduce worker compensation claims with this video. Includes basic mechanics of the back, primary causes of back injury and measures to prevent back injuries, including proper lifting techniques.

Lifting, pushing, pulling, pouring and wearing weighty protective clothing all fit the category of manual handling. This video explains through the use of control measures how all manual handling situations should be addressed.

Shows how your back works and how you can support it with good posture and good work habits to avoid costly injuries.

Excellent program for all employees. Explains how the back works, body mechanics and how each employee can make the proper decision when lifting anything, even in awkward situations.

Lack of exercise, poor posture, fad diets and even sleeping positions can all affect the health of your back. These habits play a large role in making back injuries the number one safety problem in the workplace. This video shows how to protect yourself, both at home and on the job.

Volume 1 deals with minimizing the risks of back pain on the job. It includes information for lifting, carrying, standing, pushing/pulling and various other on the job positions.

Volume 2 (on the same video about 30 seconds after volume 1 has been viewed) deals with back injury prevention off the job.

Examines the correct procedures for moving different types of objects and underlines the principle of safe lifting techniques.

This is an in-depth look at safe lifting in the retail industry. Discusses the most common types of lifting hazards and demonstrates specific techniques to lift safely. Good video for employees before an accident occurs and for employees who need retraining after a back injury.

This video teaches employees how to avoid back strain by explaining how the back functions and teaches proper lifting techniques. Demonstrates how to lift safely in a variety of different situations. Understanding how the back works, body and back mechanics, stretching, strains, etc.

This program is designed for employees using back supports or belts. Explains proper lifting techniques and the functions and limitations of back support devices and belts.

Topics Includes Safe Lifting Techniques Exercise and Stretching, Proper Body Mechanics. And many other tips and techniques guaranteed to help reduce on the job back injuries. This video stresses the importance of individual responsibility in injury reduction and outlines procedures in plain terms that are easy to follow.

This program describes how to inspect a load, checking for weight, nails, sharp edges, a weak bottom, or oily spots that could make the load slippery. Body position is stressed as the correct and incorrect way of lifting a load is shown. The program provides safety rules for using special tools in the warehouse including two-wheeled hand trucks, manual pallet trucks, stock-piling ladders and box cutters.

This video identifies the hazards represented by various types of materials and conditions and the procedures to follow to minimize any risk in the construction industry. This older "slides on tape" production by the Associated General Contractors, in cooperation with OSHA, is informative although it should be viewed by a supervisor prior to being shown to a large audience.

This program is designed for all employees who are involved in material handling. Covers safe lifting and other safety rules related to this type of work.

This program highlights the importance of the use of mechanical lifting devices in the appropriate situation.

This video covers the following transfers: Top and tail lift, shoulder lift, pivot transfer, standing transfer, stepping transfer and frame transfer.

This video program highlights various methods for moving a patient from bed to trolley and provides a thorough training on proper procedures for lifting patients from bed to trolley and back again. Points are made for safe and comfortable patient moving.

This video program covers lifting devices and is designed to show how to correctly and safely transfer and lift patients and avoid injury to the lifter.

Shows employees how the back is constructed and how it works. It introduces them to the common causes of back injury, and motivates them to protect themselves from these hazards.

Provides an understanding of how the back functions, lifting techniques, as well as demonstrating how to lift safely in a variety of situations.

A basic understanding of what causes most back injuries. The application of a little common sense and a lot of caution go a long way toward prevention. Simple back exercises to be done on a regular schedule are demonstrated.

Protect your back! 20% of all workplace injuries are back problems. Not just one incident causes back problems, it is several. Disused in this informative video are ways to prevent back injuries.

Lifting heavy objects the wrong way can result in serious injury. The five steps to proper lifting are shown.

Back injuries are a workers number one enemy. One-fourth of all injuries on the job involve the back - pulled muscles, slipped discs and pinched nerves. This video shows how to avoid these lifting problems through common sense approaches that can be adapted to almost any workplace.

Lifting heavy objects can be done without injury to the back if proper procedures are followed. This instructional program examines the back structure and explains its functional capabilities. Back-strengthening exercises are demonstrated as well as correct lifting positions.

Lifting heavy objects can result in aches, pains or even serious injury. Showing viewers the best methods for lifting, this program reviews several examples of moving heavy objects.

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