Video Library: Back Injury Prevention

Avoiding Back Pain
B-A-C-K
Back at Work
Back in Step: Road to Recovery From Back Pain
Back Injury Prevention, 1996
Back Injury Prevention, 1988
Back Injury Prevention: Safe Lifting
Back Injury Prevention: You're in Control
Back Protection: Defending Your Safety Zone
Back Safety: Ergonomic Connection
Back-wise
Good Back Bad Back™
Lifting & Stretching Back Owners Guide
On The Roadway: The Lighter Side of Lifting
Proper Lifting
Safe Lifting and Carrying
Save Your Back Program

• Avoiding Back Pain
  #AV005 (24 min. 1994)
  Occupational
  This program takes the viewer out into the field, for work on utilities, maintenance and construction. Includes testimonials from workers whose lives have been changed by back injuries, demonstrates principles of ergonomics and body mechanics and shows specific techniques and work practices.
• B-A-C-K
  #BA003-English, #BA010-Spanish (19 min. 1995)
  Occupational
  • How the back works
  • Lifting safely
    • Balance
    • Alignment
    • Close to the body
    • Knees
  • Special dangers
• Back at Work
  #BA002 (16 min. 1994)
  Occupational
  Dramatized to emphasize importance of lifestyle.
  • Proper lifting procedures
  • Consequences of short cuts
  • Posture
  • Exercise
  • Physical fitness
• Back in Step: Road to Recovery From Back Pain
  #BA019 (50 min. 1995)
  Occupational
  Back in Step is a motivational and innovative program created to help people recovering from back problems make it through the day. The video helps injured workers recognize their role in the recovery process and how participation in daily activities can complement or inhibit recovery. This unique video can be easily divided into segments and used as a resource throughout the entire recovery process.
• Back Injury Prevention
  #BA009 (10 min. 1996)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  Help employees prevent degeneration of back disks, the cause of 70% of all back pain. Important information about everyday movements pertains to both work and home:
  • Structure of the back and range of motion
  • Mechanics of back injuries
  • Encouragement for good posture and exercise
  • Lifting principles: lever principle, grip, awkward positions
  • Positive attitude towards safety
• Back Injury Prevention
  #BA006 (13 min. 1988)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  Eight out of ten Americans will suffer some form of disabling back pain in their lifetime. Most pain and injury will be the culmination of years of bad habits. Through an understanding of how the back works, this live-action video program demonstrates the importance of fitness and exercise, the reasons for developing good posture habits, lifting techniques, and lifestyle commitment.
• Back Injury Prevention: Safe Lifting
  #BA020 English, #BA021 Spanish (9 min. 2001)
  Occupational
  • Briefly explains potential hazards associated with improper lifting
  • Detailed explanation of proper lifting techniques
  • Excellent for retraining employees with previous back injuries
• Back Injury Prevention: You're in Control
  #BA016, #BK016 (16 min. 1999)
  Occupational
  This program teaches your employees how and why back injuries occur, and what they can do to keep from being injured. Attention-grabbing animation clearly explains how the back works and why following correct lifting and carrying guidelines is so important. Real-life demonstrations of correct and incorrect lifting and bending give your employees examples they can relate to. Correct posture, stretching and other back injury preventive measures are included as well.
• Back Protection: Defending Your Safety Zone
  #BA014, #BA015 (18 min. 1997)
  Occupational
  Eight out of ten Americans will seek medical attention for a back problem sometime in their lives. That's a scary statistic! This dynamic, sports-themed trainers' toolkit compares the physical rigors workers may face on the job to the physical challenges of many professional athletes, always stressing the right techniques for back safety.
  • Defending your safety zone
  • Safe lifting
  • Posture
  • Exercise
  • Back injuries and prevention
• Back Safety: Ergonomic Connection
  #BA005 (13 min. 1992)
  Occupational
  After a brief discussion on the anatomy of the back and how it works, this video demonstrates and explains the importance of proper lifting techniques. Maintaining fitness and ergonomic considerations are emphasized
• Back-wise
  #BA001 (19 min. 1993)
  Occupational, Off-the-Job
  This video gives an overview of the anatomy of the back, simple ergonomic principles and exercises to prevent injuries.
• Good Back Bad Back™
  #GO002 (18 min. 1997)
  Occupational
  This video training package will quickly and effectively teach your employees positive back protection behavior. Use this energetic, memorable approach that all viewers will understand and be motivated to implement in all areas of life.
• Lifting & Stretching Back Owners Guide
  #BA100 DVD (16 min. purchased 2011)
  Occupational
  In this program occupational therapist Michael Melnik introduces the viewer to 3 simple and memorable principles, "Keep it Close and Keep the Curves", "Build a Bridge" and "Feet First". Utilizing these three principles anyone can take a demanding lift and make it "better", "safer" and "less demanding" on the back.
• On The Roadway: The Lighter Side of Lifting
  #ON002 (22 min. 1995)
  It's time to hit the road and lift BETTER! Follow Michael S. Melnik, MS, OTR as he takes the viewer on a trip to find out what works in the real world of lifting. A refreshing departure from traditional videos; this information effectively teaches safe body mechanics in reallife situations. The Lighter Side of Lifting teaches the audience how to choose the "right lift" and apply these principles in a variety of lifting situations.
• Proper Lifting
  #PR005 (4 min. 1986)
  Occupational
  Provides several helpful hints for preventing back injury. Demonstrates the proper way to lift objects.
• Safe Lifting and Carrying
  #SA008 (13 min. 1991)
  Occupational
  No matter who we are or what our particular jobs are, lifting is a major part of our everyday lives. Unfortunately, because it's something most of us take for granted, many of us lift incorrectly. The purpose of this video is to explain the steps to safe lifting and carrying to your employees and to ensure that they'll remember— and use them—every day.
• Save Your Back Program
  #SA015 (2nd Edition 1989),br> Occupational
  Specifically addresses the problems of patient handling, positioning and transferring, which are unique to health care. The principles and techniques taught in this program will not only reduce the risk of injury to health care providers, but the patient will also be safer and more comfortable. The patient will become more active and stronger through the use of good body mechanics and transfer techniques, because in many cases, it will allow the patient to actively participate. Part I (9 min.) Introduction and Body Mechanics; Part II (13 min.) Patient Positioning and Moving the Patient in Bed; Part III (19 min.) Patient Transfer Techniques.