Course curriculum

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION

    • Course Materials

    • Program Outcomes

    • Training at a Glance

    • Welcome
  • 2

    MODULE ONE: RESPONSIBILITIES & RIGHTS

    • What's Ahead?

    • Extracts from The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act

    • Workers Rights Under The Occupational Health and Safety Act

    • The Internal Responsibility System (IRS)

    • Module One Recap
  • 3

    MODULE TWO: UNDERSTANDING YOUR BACK

    • What's Ahead?

    • The Basic Design of the Spine

    • Muscles

    • Forces

    • Back Pain Overview

    • Types of Back Pain

    • Back Injuries

    • Module Two Recap
  • 4

    MODULE THREE: BEST BACK PRACTICES

    • What's Ahead?

    • Maintaining Proper Posture Throughout the Day

    • Proper Lifting Techniques/Materials Handling

    • Types of Lifts

    • Pushing and Pulling

    • Module Three Recap
  • 5

    MODULE FOUR: STRETCHES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BACK

    • What's Ahead?

    • Back Stretches: Overview

    • Warm-Up/Stretching

    • Wall Squat

    • Backward Bend

    • Side Bending

    • Hip Flexor

    • Hamstring Stretch

    • Thigh Stretch

    • Knees to Chest

    • Calf Stretch

    • Module Four Recap
  • 6

    GET YOUR CERTIFICATE

    • Final Quiz