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.

On completion of this course you will receive a Verification of Training from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

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