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Safe Lifting
Learn more about the functions of the spine and safe lifting practices.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, English
Course Description
In this course on Safe Lifting, you will learn about some of the common safe lifting practices that you can use in the workplace to avoid injury. There are many misconceptions about safe lifting that can cause you a lifetime of pain and back issues. This course will help you better educate yourself on safe lifting practices and avoid these issues.
To practice safe lifting, it is important to first know about the functions of the spine and how one small movement can lead to weeks, or even a lifetime, of back troubles. Also, by understanding how to plan a safe carry and lift awkward objects, you will be better prepared to avoid accidents and falls in the workplace. This course will also discuss how to lift heavy objects that are below your waist, as well as the best practices for lifting objects that are out of your reach. A better understanding of the mechanics of safe lifting can help you be a more effective team member and avoid a lifetime of backache.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss common safe lifting practices used in the workplace to avoid injury
- Explain how to plan a carry and lift awkward objects safely
- Recognize common misconceptions about safe lifting practices
- Describe the structure and function of the back and spine in relation to lifting
- Apply the mechanics of safe lifting, including lifting objects below the waist
- Prepare for a lift and handle objects that are out of reach
Key Takeaways
- Common safe lifting practices can be used in the workplace to help avoid injury.
- Understanding the functions of the spine shows how one small movement can lead to weeks or even a lifetime of back troubles.
- Knowing how to plan a safe carry and lift awkward objects helps prepare you to avoid accidents and falls in the workplace.
- The course covers lifting heavy objects below the waist and best practices for lifting objects that are out of reach.
- A better understanding of the mechanics of safe lifting can help you be a more effective team member and avoid backache.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this Safe Lifting course?
You will learn common safe lifting practices to avoid injury, the functions of the spine, how to plan a safe carry, how to lift awkward objects, how to lift heavy objects below the waist, and best practices for lifting objects out of your reach.
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants to educate themselves on safe lifting practices in the workplace and avoid back injury, helping them be a more effective team member.
Does the course address misconceptions about lifting?
Yes. One of the learning objectives is to recognize the common misconceptions about safe lifting practices, which the course notes can cause a lifetime of pain and back issues.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover an Introduction to Safe Lifting, The Back's Structure and Function, Preparing for a Lift, The Mechanics of Safe Lifting, Below the Waist Lifting, Planning a Carry, and a Conclusion.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills including proper body mechanics, basic safety training, forklift safety, injury prevention, safety training, and workplace safety.
