Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1949
Course Name
Water Industry Back Injury Prevention
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Vector Solutions
Primary Contact
Stephanie Tuton
Stephanie.Tuton@vectorsolutions.com
866-546-1212 Ext.
Website
Description
The back is the most injury-prone part of the body, but all back injuries are preventable. Back injury incidents rank near the top of all occupational work injuries. These injuries can result in pain, lost work time, inconvenience, and possible disability. This course highlights techniques for protecting and strengthening the back.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Background
* Information on Lower Back Pain
* Preventing Back Injuries
* Back Exercises
* Lifting Safety
* Helpful Tips
* Prevention Tips
* More Tips
* Back Saving Tips
* Head, Neck & Back Injuries
Target Audience
This course is intended for professional operators, technicians, and management personnel of water districts, agencies and organizations.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous