Online Training
Preventing Injuries: Avoiding Sprains & Strains
This interactive industrial course was designed for employees who do manual work activities in jobs, and will provide an understanding of sprains and strains and what causes them.
What You'll Learn
- Module 1 – Explaining and defining sprains and strains
- Examples of sprains and strains including shoulder muscle strain, low back pain and elbow tendonitis or areas of the body most affected
- Stages of sprains and strains injuries
- High risk times for injury
- Signs and symptoms
- Module 2 – Risk factors associated with injury at home and at work
- Explanation of the four primary risk factors.
- Examples of each risk factor so learners can easily identify them at home and at work.
- Description how our own individual characteristics can impact our risk of developing a sprain or strain.
- Module 3 – Body Mechanics
- Defining tissue capacity and demand and how if demand exceeds capacity our risk of injury increases – reinforcing knowing our limits to stay healthy and safe
- Understanding the back
- Structures that make up the back
- Proper body mechanics – safe position of the spine (S-shape)
- Proper lifting techniques for different types of loads
- Minimizing risk of injury to the shoulders and knees
About This Course
This interactive industrial course was designed for employees who do manual work activities in jobs. Upon completion of the course, employees will be able to:
- Understand the definition of sprains and strains and what causes them
- Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with the early stages of a strain and sprain so that the injury can be prevented
- Be able to identify risk factors that can lead to a sprain or strain
- Learn how to minimize the risk of injury at work and at home and improve overall comfort through use of proper equipment, set up of job tasks and proper use of the body
The key features and benefits of this course are:
- Multimedia course with interactive and engaging content with audio narration
- Contains key components required under many Health and Safety Code Jurisdictions
- Employees can take the course at their convenience and revisit the content at any time
- Self-paced so employees can learn at a pace that is comfortable for their learning needs
- Reduces training costs often associated with in-person training or remote training sites
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- Participants are tested after each module through completing exercises and answering questions. A mark of 75% must be achieved in order to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion. Participants have unlimited access to the course during and after completion.
- Certificate
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
- Registration Fee
- $49.99 CAD
Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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What is BIS Safety Software Inc.?
BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.
Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
Our partners BIS Safety Software Inc. are, in our opinion, the best providers of online safety training courses in Canada. We’ve been working with BIS since March 2012 and we are completely happy with the service they provide.
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Is there a time limit for online courses?
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How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?
When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.
Disclaimer
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd has made every effort to ensure the quality and standards of educational products sold and distributed by Safe+Sound via this website. Once purchased all online courses and products are non-refundable and all sales are final. Please review all cancellation policy details prior to purchase.
Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.