Safe Lifting In A Supermarket Environment

Employees equipped with correct heavy lifting techniques will afford a healthier, more positive work environment.

This training video focuses on the back and how it works by providing detailed video examples of the back’s discs, the muscles supporting the spine, and the spine as part of our spinal movements. This training gives the viewer techniques to prevent wearing of the discs through bending and moving in the correct way when lifting heavy materials. Difficult lifting is examined, and grip, bending, and support techniques are detailed for the viewer.

This training also provides the viewer with exercise tips for preventing back injury. Through stretching, preventative posture, and a deep understanding of the back’s muscles, the viewer gains the insight to live a healthier and more productive lifestyle. Use this online course as a way to gain a better understanding of how to lift heavy materials, and gain a healthier, more positive work environment. Key points are checked at the end of this training with a short quiz.

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Anyone who works in a supermarket or similar retail store

• Introduction
• Mechanics of the Back
• Muscle Strains
• Difficult Lifting
• Conclusion