Back care

A healthy back is essential for many everyday tasks, and yet back injuries are the most common physical injury found in many work places. If injured, it’s a very difficult area for a doctor to treat, and it can cause lots of pain, as well as a loss of earnings.

If you are a worker involved in lifting heavy loads, it’s important that you use a correct technique when lifting. This course will tell you more about how the back works and how you should lift in different situations.

Learning objectives:

• State the importance of the ‘back’ in supporting the body
• Identify the sources of back pain and how it is caused
• State how back injuries can be avoided
• Recognize the importance of early reporting of symptoms