Four out of five employees will suffer some type of back problem during their careers. Back pain can result in worker's compensation and rehabilitation costs that stretch on for years . resulting in significant losses in work hours, work efficiency and productivity.
Hotel housekeepers, for example do repetitive lifting that requires ergonomic principles taught in hotel back safety training. Factory workers, forklift operators, mechanics, dock workers, construction workers, crop pickers, heavy equipment operators and many other workers require training to prevent back sprains, strains and cumulative long-term musculoskeletal damage.
ALWAYS READY'S online training course, "Back Safety" drives home the importance of overall back care - both on and off the job - including exercise and weight control.
Areas covered in this course include:
. How your back works
. Common types of back injuries
. Various disabling effects of back injuries
. Injury prevention and safety practices
. Stretches for back safety
. Proper lifting techniques
. Basic back exercises to keep your back fully fit and functional
. And more.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective . stress-free . time convenient . easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today.
This course takes about 45 minutes to complete - depending on the employee. The course is divided into logical sections so that the material is easily understood . and retained.
Start upgrading your knowledge of "Back Safety" today. Most people will hurt their back at some point, because they lack the knowledge obtainable in this course. "Back Safety" will deliver a lifetime of greater flexibility, range of motion and strong preventive habits.
A University of Michigan study recently delivered the following good news: A dollar spent on preventive health care - saves $2.61 on future medical treatment and care expenses.
This is one of 108 health and safety courses offered by ALWAYS READY INC. Please check out the intros to: "Eye Safety", "Fitness and Wellness" and "Driving Safety."