Back Injury Prevention

In this course, we’ll cover the major issue of back pain and injuries, including how injuries happen, and how they can be treated and prevented. We'll start with back injury statistics, and move on to an examination of the structure, regions, and functions of the spine. You'll learn about ergonomics and back pain, and how back pain is diagnosed and treated. The course contains practical advice around how to keep your back healthy and you'll be shown a range of proven manual handling techniques and we’ll discuss some of the alternatives to lifting which may be available in your workplace.