Introduction|Lifting Basics|Planning the Lift|Performing the Lift|Avoiding Common Mistakes|Conclusion

Course Description

At some time about half of all adults experience back pain to such a degree that it interferes with their normal activities. Back injuries are often caused by improper lifting. This online training course teaches viewers how to lift safely, whether at home or on the job. This course explains how this strains the back and why we should use the strong muscles of our legs, and not our back muscles, for lifting. Don’t be slowed down by back injuries caused by improper lifting. Take this course to learn safe lifting methods.