BSTR-P Manual handling partial online refresher V01 - DRAFT
f. Other attributing factors
Explain the consequences of incorrect manual handling
Highlight the importance of staying injury-free
SPINAL ANATOMY AND POSTURE
20 min.
The aim of this lesson is to reduce the risk of muscular and spinal injuries, through discussion and individual explanations, by enabling the course participants to value and apply the principles of risk awareness, early detection and treatment of muscular and skeletal injuries caused by incorrect manual handling.
To successfully complete this lesson, each course participant shall be able to:
Explain common muscular and skeletal injuries (L2 – Knowledge)
Describe spinal anatomy, including prolapsed disc and the importance of neutral posture (L2 – Knowledge)
Describe shoulder anatomy, including common injuries (L1 – Knowledge)
Describe typical symptoms of muscular and skeletal injury and value the importance of early detection and treatment (L1 – Knowledge)
Describe typical injury reporting methods (L1 – Knowledge)
ELEMENT 3.1 - ANATOMY AND COMMON INJURIES
The instructor shall:
Lead a discussion about muscular and skeletal injuries related to manual handling, including:
a. Back Injuries, e.g. prolapsed disc,
b. Muscle strains
Explain the relationship between injury and spinal anatomy and posture
Explain the relationship between shoulder anatomy and common injuries when working above shoulder height e.g. tendonitis, bursitis Explain the relationship between spinal anatomy, common injuries like prolapsed disc and the importance of neutral posture
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