Title: Identify causes of back injuries and methods for preventing them.
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Practicing Safety

Identification should include

- causes of back injuries
  - improper lifting techniques
  - slips and falls
  - improper use of tools or equipment

- methods for preventing back injuries
  - keeping oneself fit
  - reporting existing impairments or injuries
  - training
  - lifting with one's legs, not with one's back.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does one determine the weight one can safely lift without risk of injury?
- How can one strengthen the back?
- What can cause muscle strains?
- How should one lift a heavy object/person?