Publications
- Back Injury Prevention for Health Care [3345]
- Easy Ergonomics: a practical approach for improving the workplace [3347]
- Elements of Ergonomics Programs [97-117]
- Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Disorders [SC-115]
- Leverage Zone [Poster S-890] [Flier S-891]
- Safe Patient/Resident Handling Guide [S-877]
Trainings
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A BIT ABOUT BACKS | 1993, LIFTING-16 | 3 Part series: Back Basics - 12 minutes, Risk Factors - 13 minutes, Prevention Strategies - 14 minutes. Humorous introduction to each series with easy-to understand principles.
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BACK IN SHAPE | 1993, 16 minutes LIFTING-09 | Discusses how the back and spine function, the importance of good posture, safe lifting techniques, how diet and exercise help prevent back injury.
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BACK IN STEP | 1995, 50 minutes LIFTING-17 | Very applicable information for achieving and maintaining a healthy back, with tips to help speed recovery and reduce risk of re-injury.
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BACK INJURY PREVENTION | 1996, 10 minutes (S) LIFTING-18 | Provides important information about everyday movements both in work and home settings. Includes structure of the back and range of motion; mechanics of back injuries; encouragement for good posture and exercise; lifting principles; positive attitude toward safety.
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BACK INJURY PREVENTION - CONSTRUCTION | 1983, 17 minutes LIFTING-01 | Produced especially for the construction industry. Explains techniques for safe lifting of construction materials and equipment. Warm-up/preparation for lifting and stretching exercises.
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BACK SAFETY: LIFT WELL, LIVE WELL | 2004, 15 min (DVD-E,S&P) LIFTING-03 | This program shows how you can 'head off' back pain through common sense and practical advise. Video covers: back basics, positive steps, warning signs, proper lifting, exercise. Included with video:
- Employee handbook with quiz
- Training points & bonus materials for refresher or training talks
- Customizable PowerPoint presentation
- Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion
- A printable leader's guide
- Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC, and the CDC.
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BODY MECHANICS: PREVENTING PAIN & STRAIN | 1991, 11 minutes ERGO-01 | Shows a viewer how the body works best. Some do's and don'ts and easy exercises that help prevent injury. Every workplace including offices need these messages.
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CUMULATIVE TRAUMA SERIES - MODULE 1: It All Adds Up | (Employee Training) 1990, 17 minutes ERGO-02 | Explains what cumulative disorders are, their causes, and how to prevent the injury from occurring. Discusses the elements of good job design, proper body mechanics, and the importance of physical fitness. Included with video:
- Leader's guide
- Instructor's guide
- Guidebook for managers
- Self-help manual
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CUMULATIVE TRAUMA SERIES - MODULE 2: Meeting The Challenge | (Supervisor Training) 1990, 17 minutes ERGO-03 | Teaches the strategies for preventing cumulative trauma. Explains the elements of good ergonomic design, proper body mechanics, and administrative procedures. Included with video:
- Leader's guide
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CUMULATIVE TRAUMA SERIES - MODULE 3: Managing Cumulative Trauma | (Supervisor Training) 1990, 17 minutes ERGO-04 | Focuses the supervisor's attention on important cost control strategies for managing injury situations. Describes methods, return-to-work rehabilitation, exercise programs, and improved employee communications. Included with video:
- Leader's guide
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EASY ERGONOMICS FOR CAREGIVERS: TODAY'S WORKPLACE SERIES | 2004, 15 minutes ERGO-11 | This edition of Today's Workplace reviews basic ergonomic principles using real world examples. Join us as we address simple and practical methods for reducing ergonomic risk factors and potential injuries. Practicing sound ergonomics in the work environment will help insure that caregivers are free from injury, working comfortably and available to help those who
count on them.
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ERGONOMICS: A WEIGHT OFF YOUR SHOULDERS (SAFETY IN 8) | 2007, 8 minutes (DVD-E,S&P) ERGO-09 | Give your employees' fight against stress a big boost with this program. It will explain to your workers how to reduce the strain and soothe the stress they experience everyday. Video includes: proper lifting, stretching exercises and short breaks.
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ERGONOMICS: BREAK THE RMI HABIT | 2005, 12 minutes (DVD-E,S&P) ERGO-05 | This program incorporates requirements of the California OSHA Ergonomics Standard with Commonsense ergonomics procedures to help your employees work safer and smarter. Program includes: Introduction to RMI's, good posture, and reverse stretching. Included with video:
- Employee handbook with quiz
DVD includes:
- Info training points & bonus materials for refresher or training talks
- Customizable PowerPoint presentation
- Printable leaders guide
- Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC, and the CDC.
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ERGONOMICS: YOUR BODY AT WORK | 1991, 21 minutes ERGO-08 | Reviews the principles of ergonomics. It focuses on ergonomic steps employees can take to prevent cumulative trauma disorders; work site analysis; low cost improvements; modifying body mechanics and proper use of hand tools.
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HAND TOOL ERGONOMICS | 1997, 17 minutes CONST-09 | Excellent video covering the ergonomic exposures faced by workers who use hand tools on a daily basis.
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IT'S YOUR BACK: DON'T BREAK IT | 1997, 20 minutes LIFTING-12 | Steps to prevent back injury, Proper poster, Safe body mechanics, Protective lifting devices, Safe transfer techniques: act acronym - assess - create - transfer - Back strengthening exercises, Evaluation home of ergonomic hazards. This is the home health version.
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LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFTING | 1994, 21 minutes LIFTING-15 | A light-side look at lifting with easy ideas to improve lifting techniques.
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MANUAL HANDLING FOR INDUSTRY - THE NEW APPROACH | 2002, 21 minutes ERGO-06 | Specifically for industry, this program is based on the latest information and techniques related to manual handling. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are explained and methods for identifying, assessing and controlling manual handling risks related to MSD are covered.
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SAFE MATERIALS HANDLING | 1991, 11 minutes, GENSAFE-12 | Provides eight safe work rules to help prevent injuries. Very good for all workplaces where materials are handled. Show to workers and first hire supervisors.
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SAFE PATIENT HANDLING IN HEALTH CARE | 2004, LIFTING-02 | 1) Patient Orientation Video - 12 min. Introduction to various lift and transfer equipment from a patient's perspective. 2) Applied Ergonomics for Nurses and Health Care Workers - 30 min. An instructional video that helps identify risk factors and teach prevention techniques through planning and preparing. Includes 6 case studies involving different types of lifts and transfers that embrace the new safe patient handling. Instructors guide included.
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SMART LIFT | 1995, 10 minutes LIFTING-14 | Video covers the same ol' lifting techniques as do other lifting videos, but also includes a good unique section on pre-work stretches. This presentation is primarily targeted at retail work. Included with video:
- Trainer's manual
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SOFT TISSUE INJURY PREVENTION VIDEO | 2005, 22 minutes ERGO-07 | This video focuses on why soft tissue injuries occur and high-lights effective methods to reduce the number of soft-tissue injuries, such as back injuries, sprains and strains and pinched nerves - and most importantly, how you can reduce them. Included with video:
- Trainer's manual
- Participant's guide
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THE LAST STRAW | 1993, 18 minutes LIFTING-10 | A guide to manual material handling. A training program designed to help reduce the number of back injuries. It demonstrates how back injuries can effect a person's life and the importance of using the correct procedures to minimize the risk of injury. Included with video:
- Leader's guide with quiz
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THE RIGHT MOVES: ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE | 1989, 18 minutes ERGO-17 | Ergonomics in the Workplace is a live action video program designed to inform supervisors and managers about the nature and seriousness of cumulative trauma disorders. It emphasizes how to identify, analyze and control work situations that can lead to musculo-skeletal disabilities by implementing ergonomic principles. Included with video:
- Leader's guide
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