Elements of Back Care

Back injuries are the single largest type of on-the-job injury. In fact, nearly 80% of all Americans will experience back pain at some time in their life.

Program includes:
  • Video
  • Administrative Materials
  • Overhead Templates in Microsoft®
    Word and PowerPoint
  • 5 Employee Handbooks
Video Length: 14 minutes
  • Closed Captioned

Program Overview:

Help your employees avoid becoming another statistic with our newly-revised back injury prevention program: Elements of Back Care. This program provides specific information about proper back care and injury prevention. The program also provides examples of realistic situations to teach employees healthy body mechanics and movement.

Your Employees Will Learn:

  • The Basic Function and Design of the Back
  • Body Mechanics and Movement
  • Various Stretches and Exercises
  • The Importance of Periodic Stretching Throughout the Day
Program Contents:

  • Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Develop Your Back Injury Prevention Program
  • Written Program Template
  • Elements of Back Care Written Program
  • Recordkeeping Forms:

    Back Injury Cost Assessment Worksheet
    Workplace Inspection Checklist
    Physical Capacities Evaluation
    Job Modification Report
    Back Injury Prevention Training Record

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Questions? Contact Chad Brower at cbrower@southdakotasafetycouncil.org or at 605-361-7785/800-952-5539.

Contact the South Dakota Safety Council at
sdsc@southdakotasafetycouncil.org
or phone 605-361-7785 or 1-800-952-5539.