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This course covers the following information:

Safe Lifting: The Back's Structure and Function

  • The major components of the spine.
  • Why the lumbar spine is such a hardworking part of the body.
  • How the "S Curve" contributes to back strength.
  • How to maintain an "S Curve".

Safe Lifting: Preparing for a Lift

  • What's involved with different types of lifting tasks.
  • The issues involved with lifting various types of packages and materials.
  • How to determine whether or not to proceed with a lift on your own.

Safe Lifting: The Mechanics of Safe Lifting

  • What "waist level" and "overhead" types of lifts are.
  • The risks associated with each of these lifts.
  • The proper lifting techniques to employ with "waist level" and "overhead" lifts.

Safe Lifting: "Below the Waist" Lifting

  • The proper lifting techniques to employ with a "below the waist" lift.
  • How to carry and put a load down.

Safe Lifting: Planning a Carry

  • How to carry objects safely.
  • What specific hazards you might encounter when carrying an object.
  • The techniques you can use to avoid hazards during a "carry".