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Videos for Back Injury Prevention

A Bit About Backs: Back Basics (VHS) (English)

Part 1 of a 3 part set; explains the basics about how the back functions. [ 12 Minutes ]

A Bit About Backs: Risk Factors (VHS) (English)

Part 2 of a 3 part set; explains risk factors related to work and home activities. [ 13 Minutes ]

A Bit About Backs: Strategies for Prevention (VHS) (English)

Part 3 of a 3 part set; explains prevention techniques to help decrease risks. The entire set is entertainingly presented. [ 15 Minutes ]

Back Injury Prevention - Safe Lifting Techniques (VHS) (English)

Describes in detail how to lift objects safely. Shows a variety of tasks and techiques. Explains anatomy of back and more. [ 10 Minutes ]

Back Injury Prevention - Safe Lifting Techniques (VHS) (Spanish)

Describes in detail how to lift objects safely. Shows a variety of tasks and techiques. Explains anatomy of back and more. [ 10 Minutes ]

Back Injury Prevention Lifting Safety (VHS) (English)

Describes in detail how to lift objects safely. Shows a variety of tasks and techiques. Explains anatomy of back and more. [ 10 Minutes ]

Back Injury Prevention Lifting Safety (VHS) (Spanish)

Describes in detail how to lift objects safely. Shows a variety of tasks and techiques. Explains anatomy of back and more. [ 10 Minutes ]

Back Injury Prevention Through Excercise (VHS) (Spanish)

Stresses personal responsibility to warm up before work. Simple exercises are shown and described in work environment. [ 9 Minutes ]

Back Injury Safety Responsibilities (VHS) (English)

Covers basics of back safety and emphasizes that safety is everyone's responsibility. [ 10 Minutes ]

Retail: Back Injury Prevention-Lifting Safely (VHS) (Spanish)

For retail environments; covers basics of safe lifting and the various types of situations that are typical to retail workplaces. [ 10 Minutes ]

Safe Lifting-Modules 1,2,3 (VHS) (English)

Safe practices and body mechanics related to transport. [ 20 Minutes ]

System Lifting (VHS) (English)

Very comprehensive; covers back anatomy, lifting techniques and how all aspects of lifting need to work together as a system. [ 14 Minutes ]

System Lifting (VHS) (Spanish)

Very comprehensive; covers back anatomy, lifting techniques and how all aspects of lifting need to work together as a system. [ 14 Minutes ]