In this program, our workplace "dummies" return to work for Back Safety Awareness Day. However, despite the company's effort to make employees aware of the actions they can take to prevent them; our dummies suffer several back injuries. Embedded in these mishaps is the message to viewers: back injuries don't happen to dummies; they happen to real people who ignore basic back safety practices.
- A humorous take on basic back safety.
- How poor lifting techniques lead to painful back injuries.
- How to safely plan the lift, execute the lift, travel with the load and set down the load.
- How exercise and good posture can aid in preventing back pain.
- How to respond to back pain.
Leader's Guide...