Communicating the hazards associated with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other material-handling tasks can help reduce the risk of back injuries. Employee training should cover:
- Back injury risk factors and their causes;
- Proper use of equipment and safe work practices, including lifting techniques and body positioning;
- Recognition of back pain and other symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs); and How and when to report hazards, discomfort, or injuries.
Training should be combined with ergonomic improvements and safe work practices to help reduce injury risk.