Discovering the Root of your Back Story – Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries

Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries, so protecting the back is one of the most important things a producer can do to stay active on the farm. Men and women are both prone to work-related back pain and the first episode usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Training will focus on effects of whole body vibration, causes of back injuries/pain, how to prevent back injuries/pain, and other considerations.

Intended Audience: This training is intended primarily for health and safety professionals including but not limited to owner/operators, safety officers or specialists, managers, supervisors, safety coordinators, health safety and environmental interns and any person or persons who serve as safety personnel in an agricultural setting.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify causes of back injuries/pain
2. Explain and utilize strategies to prevent back injuries/pain
3. Describe and utilize proper lifting techniques
4. Describe effects of whole body vibration (WBV)
5. Apply strategies for maintaining back health
6. Recall ways to manage chronic pain