Helps your employees understand the basic principles of back health and the most common prevention practices to avoiding a back injury.
Covers proper techniques that should be used when lifting/lowering, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, twisting, reaching and overreaching.
Explores real-world scenarios of routine tasks common in most workplaces, as well as how they can be done correctly and safely.
Offers essential back injury prevention tips featuring various stretches and exercises aimed at improving flexibility, stamina and overall back health
Language: EnglishClosed-captioned for the hearing impaired2014 Bronze Telly Award WinnerWhat's Covered
- How Your Back Works
- Anatomy of the spine
- Three main jobs of the spine
- How the spine and core muscles (back and abdomen) work together
- Characteristics of a healthy spine
- Types of Back Pain
- Persistent aching or stiffness
- Sharp, localized pain
- Chronic ache
- Radiating pain
- Muscle spasms
- Causes of Back Pain
- Poor posture
- Weak back or abdominal muscles
- Awkward Sleeping positions
- Poor diet
- Stress
- Lack of exercise
- Everyday Tasks
- Lifting and lowering
- Pushing
- Sitting
- Standing
- Twisting/Reaching/Overreaching
- Climbing
- Prevention
- Use good posture (both sitting and standing)
- Follow company safety procedures and weight lifting restrictions
- Use mechanical aids
- Wear proper shoes
- Stretch before work and during breaks
- Change positions frequently
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water
- Minimize stress
- Cut down on caffeine
- Practice good sleeping habits
- See your doctor if pain doesn’t go away
- Bonus Materials (30 minutes)
- Quiz (10 minutes)
- Note to Trainer (5 minutes)
- Pre-Shift Warm-up Exercises video (5 minutes)
- Back Strength & Flexibility Exercises (6 minutes)
- Previews (7 minutes)
- Workplace Safety 101: A Guide for New Employees (4 minutes)
- Personal Protective Equipment: Safe at Work (3 minutes)
What’s Included with each Training Delivery Option
Same Great Content Available in 3 Options | Option 1: USB Only | Option 2: Digital Download Only | Option 3: USB + Digital Download |
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Main Video Program |
Back Safety: Keep Your Back In Action (33 mins) | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Trainer Tools |
Bonus Video: Back Strength and Flexibility Exercise (6 minutes) | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Bonus Video: Pre-Shift Warm-Up Exercises (5 minutes) | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Customizable PowerPoint® Presentation |  Yes |  Yes |  Yes |
Trainer Guide PDF | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Quiz & Answer Key | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Learning Activities | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Handouts | Â Yes | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Digital Download Link |
Digital link for instant access to the training materials above | | Â Yes | Â Yes |
Physical Materials |
(1) Trainer Tools USB | Â Yes | | Â Yes |
(10) English Handbooks Additional Copies Available 38238 | Â Yes | | Â Yes |
(1) Awareness Poster | Â Yes | | Â Yes |
(1) Back Stretches Poster
 Yes | |  Yes | |
How to Purchase and Access Digital Download Program
- Select "Digital Download" from the "Format" drop down menu above
- Click "Add to Cart"
- Click "Proceed to Cart"
- Follow the Checkout instructions
- After submitting your order, you will be provided with a link to download the content (the link is valid for 5 days)
- Click on the download link, and save the content to your computer
Digital Downloads subject to the J. J. Keller Training Terms of Use.