Avoiding Back Injuries (Spanish)

Course Description:

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries that cause lost days away from work. No matter what job you perform, you can injure your back on the job. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to avoid back injuries and the lifetime of pain and medical bills that can come with them. In this training session, you’ll learn what risk factors and hazards expose you to back injuries and what you can do to help keep your back healthy and pain-free.

Las lesiones de espalda se encuentran entre las lesiones laborales más comunes que causan días de baja laboral. Independientemente del trabajo que realice, puede lesionarse la espalda en el trabajo. Afortunadamente, existen varias medidas que puede tomar para evitarlas y el dolor y las facturas médicas que conllevan. En esta sesión de capacitación, aprenderá qué factores de riesgo y peligros lo exponen a sufrir lesiones de espalda y qué puede hacer para mantener su espalda sana y sin dolor.

Why “Avoiding Back Injuries (Spanish)” Matters:

• At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe types of back injuries and their symptoms
  • Recognize hazards in the workplace that may result in back injuries
  • Identify and mitigate the risk factors that can lead to back injuries
  • Implement equipment and techniques to prevent back injuries

  Al finalizar este curso, el participante será capaz de:
  • Describir los tipos de lesiones de espalda y sus síntomas
  • Reconocer los riesgos laborales que pueden provocar lesiones de espalda
  • Identificar y mitigar los factores de riesgo que pueden provocar lesiones de espalda
  • Implementar equipos y técnicas para prevenir lesiones de espalda

Key Points:

• Always maintain good posture when standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and simply moving about.
• Try to get exercise regularly to keep you back in good condition.
• Use lifting equipment rather than trying to lift something manually. Have a plan in mind before you lift and transport any object.
• When lifting or unloading an object, use you legs rather than your back; bend at the knees when you lift or unload.
• Finally, always think about your back and what you should do to lift and carry safely without risking a serious injury.