Course: Back Injuries and Ergonomics

Course Summary:

Back pain and injury is the second most frequently reported cause of lost or restricted work time, including for low-impact sedentary jobs. In this 25-minute course, users will learn important information about back injuries, including the classifications and risk factors. The course also discusses how ergonomics can play a role in the church work and volunteer environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Know about the three main classifications of pain and different kinds of back injuries
• Identify different types of risk factors that contribute to back injury
• Define ergonomics and its role in a church work and volunteer environment
• Address ergonomic considerations for moving around, lifting, and carrying
• Identify ways to implement ergonomic furniture, sit-stand workstations, and an ergonomically friendly environment
• Know how to keep yourself healthy to reduce risk of back injury

Key Topics Include:

• Defining Pain
• Categories of Pain
• Identifying the Problem
• Types of Back Injury and Pain
• Risk Factors
• Back Pain and Ergonomics
• Good Sitting and Standing Posture
• Proper Lifting and Carrying
• Properly Lifting and Carrying a Baby or Small Child
• Using Equipment to Reduce Your Load
• Creating a Safe and Ergonomically Sound Environment
• Ergonomics at a Desk
• Maintaining Your Health

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