Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6994
Course Name
Back Safety
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association
Primary Contact
Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca.Atkinson@yorkrisk.com
2486711734 Ext.
Website
Description
Provide water and wastewater operators training on general safety awareness information regarding job specific hazards, safe work practices, and ergonomics. Topics include basic risk identification skills, conducting ergonomics assessments and health screenings, and engineering control available for implementation. This course primarily covers OSHA 29 CRF 1903.1.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
- Facts and statistics on back safety
- Causes and costs of back injury
- Lifting procedures from preparation to carrying the load
- Alternative lifting including team lifting
- Movements to avoid
- Personal protective equipment
- Back exercises and stretches to help prevent injury
- Ergonomics checklists and your posture
Target Audience
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association clients that are certified Pa. DEP Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous