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Back Safety
Back injuries are common in the workplace, but they are preventable with training and proper lifting procedures. To prevent back injuries in the workplace, our back safety videos can reduce the number injuries in the workplace with proper training and compliance. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. Back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses, and one-fourth of all compensation workplace insurance claims involve back injuries, costing employers billions of dollars.
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Your back is designed to be in motion. There are certain ergonomic considerations to preserve your back and prevent strain injuries. If your job involves sitting or standing for long periods of time in one position you are putting dangerous strain on your back. Our award winning videos will teach you and your employees the importance of proper sitting positions, workplace ergonomics, and stress prevention techniques to relieve unwanted strain on your back.
Besides workplace ergonomic problems and extended sitting, improper lifting techniques also cause back injuries. Many back injuries can be prevented with the use of specific lifting techniques that maintain proper alignment and support the back throughout the lifting process. Our comprehensive back safety training videos teach vital lift techniques including: Basic guidelines for every lift, Specialized and industrial loads, How to lift awkward or oversized objects, and Team lifting situations. Back safety training is critical in the workplace. Protect your workers backs with our safety training videos.