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Back Injury Prevention Training
Occupational Safety & Health
Back Injury Prevention & Upper Extremities Body Mechanics Training
A one hour course covering basic back and upper extremities (shoulders, neck, arms, hand and wrists) body mechanics. Topics covered include:
- Recognizing Injury Risk Factors
- Ways to Protect Your Upper Extremities
- Good Lifting Techniques
Course content is appropriate for workers interested in general body mechanics training to provide a good foundation for approaching the physical demands of their job duties safely. The course does not address patient lifting techniques.
2017 Class Schedule
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March 7th (Tuesday) – 10 am – 11am
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June 8th (Thursday) – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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September 20th (Wednesday) – 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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December 5th (Tuesday) – 2 pm – 3 pm
Classes are held at 101 Grove Street, Room 220. Additional classes may be provided at other locations with a minimum of 10 employees attending, and the host department providing a meeting location appropriate for the training.
Enroll in the class by completing the Back Injury Prevention Training Class Enrollment Request form.
Questions? Contact Nancy Terranova at Nancy.Terranova@sfdph.org or 415-554-2651.