• As many as 200,000 back injuries are reported annually, accounting for one of every five injuries in the workplace. Back Safety: Keep Your Back in Action is designed to address the importance of lifelong back safety, focusing on preventative measures and proper techniques you can incorporate when performing everyday tasks such as lifting, pushing, climbing, sitting, standing, twisting, reaching and overreaching.
• It also covers lifestyle behaviors that affect your back health, such as posture, sleeping habits, stretching, diet, exercise and stress control.
• The Video Training Book is a portable training format that allows you to leverage J. J. Keller^® training video content anytime, anywhere. It is ideal for training one employee at a time. No internet connection or classroom needed! View the “What’s a video training book?” tab now to learn more!

What's Included

• (1) Video Training Book containing a 30-minute main program video.
  • 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 Videos - Total running time: approximately 11 minutes
    • Pre-Shift Warm-up Exercises video (running time: 5 minutes)
    • Back Strength & Flexibility Exercises (running time: 6 minutes)
• (5) Employee Handbooks - Product Code: 38238 (756-H) - Reviews key points and includes a quiz and answer sheet to check trainees' understanding of the material.
• (1) Training Log
• (1) Earbud Set
• (1) AC Adapter

What's Covered

After completing Back Safety: Keep Your Back in Action, learners will be able to:

• Describe how the human back works
• Discuss various types of back pain and identify what causes it
• Demonstrate how to properly perform everyday tasks to prevent back pain and injuries
• Recognize steps you can take to prevent back injuries

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For a quote to use this DVD's content on your company intranet or learning management system, contact us at customsolutions@jjkeller.com or 1-800-327-6868. Learn more.