Construction Back Safety Training – [Full Video Kit]

Does your construction crew need training on how to protect their backs and prevent back injuries? If so, this Construction Worker Back Safety Training video is for you.  As you know, back injuries are one of the most common types of workplace injuries suffered by construction workers.  For that reason, give your crew the training they need to reduce back injuries.

This Construction Worker Back Safety Training Discusses the Following:

• An overview of how the spine works, the different vertebrae in the spine, and how the anatomy of the spine relates to the potential back injury
• A discussion on strains, chronic back pain, ruptured or herniated discs, and more
• What are the three areas of the spine called? (Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar)
• How construction workers can better position their bodies to avoid injury.  This discussion on construction ergonomics will educate your workers on how to avoid back injuries while performing common construction tasks.
• How should construction workers properly lift in order to prevent a back injury?
• An overview on “think before you lift,” which teaches construction workers how to consider the load’s size, shape, and weight, and what proper lifting technique should be used
• What are the steps to lift a heavy load by yourself? (Get as close to the object as possible, lower your body by bending at the knees, keep your back straight while lifting, and more)
• Why is leaning forward while you lift a potential back injury waiting to happen? (Your body is not in the optimal lifting position, so injury is more likely)
• How to properly lower a heavy item that you have lifted
• What are some non-work related items that can injure your back, and how can you prevent an at-home back injury?
• What is the role of exercise and stretching as it relates to a healthy back?
• and much more…

If you have construction workers on your payroll, then you know helping them to prevent a back injury is beneficial to both the employee and the employer alike.  This Construction Worker Back Safety Training kit will help you reduce your injuries and provide your employees with the knowledge they need to lower their risk of back injury while performing their construction duties. Available as an English or Spanish-speaking DVD or USB stick.

Construction Back Injury Prevention Training Video – Full Length Preview: