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Lifting Techniques / Back Injury Prevention

Proper lifting techniques are essential to injury prevention when it comes to back injuries.  Correct body alignment, when lifting heaving objects, whether lifting at work or in the process of one’s day, is crucial in preventing back injury.  The safety training videos in this section provide a guide on how to lift heavy objects through correct lifting and carrying techniques.  Lifting a load without following proper lift techniques results in over two million on-the-job preventable back injuries each year.



An overview of the proper safe lifting techniques for Dr. Michael Schaefer's PowerLift
PowerLift: Lifting Training That Works!
Product Code: PLFT

Dr. Michael Schaefer has recognized the flaws of the conventional lifting technique and developed a safe, easy and stronger lifting position...The PowerLift.
PowerLift: Lifting Techniques for a Healthy Back
Product Code: PLFT2

This program demonstrates how to combine various lifts and postures associated with Dr. Schaefer's PowerLift technique to overcome the real world challenges presented by many material handling situations.
Stretching for Injury Prevention
Product Code: SFIP

This program will make you a believer in the importance of stretching as part of an injury prevention routine. Liz Navarrete explains that the movements, postures and positions we take on each day while working can cause harm to our muscles and joints, as they are forced into awkward or strained positions.
A warehouse worker demonstrating safe material handling techniques to avoid workplace injuries
Move It Safely: Avoiding Injuries While Moving Materials
Product Code: MVT

This program discusses the techniques, precautions and safe work practices you can follow so that when an object must be moved, you are able to "Move It Safely".
A warehouse worker lifting a box using the proper lifting technique to prevent back injuries
Back Injury Prevention
Product Code: BIP

No matter what type of work you do, you or one of your co-workers will suffer from back pain at some point.
A warehouse worker lifting a box using the proper lifting technique to prevent back injuries
Back Injury Prevention (No Back Belts Version)
Product Code: BIPI

No matter what type of work you do, you or one of your co-workers will suffer from back pain at some point.
A workplace dummy ignored training and shows the wrong lifting technique to prevent back injuries
The Dummy Series: Back Safety
Product Code: DSBS

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.
A doctor training a patient on proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries
Safe Lifting and Handling
Product Code: SLH

Safe lifting techniques are vital to your own personal safety and health. Whether you work in housekeeping, the kitchen or the laundry room; the only person who can prevent back injuries is you!