This video provides a step-by-step formula for safe lifting that also encourages the development of safe lifting habits. A wide variety of situations-both on and off the job-illustrate how frequently we are faced with the opportunity to improve our lifting skills and attitude.

You’ve heard it all before…bend your knees and keep your back straight! If it were really that simple we’d all be lifting this way and back injuries would be a thing of the past. The fact is that there is no single correct way to lift. There are, however, better, less demanding and safer ways to lift and that’s what this DVD is all about.

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.

It's time to hit the road and learn to lift BETTER . . . Follow Michael S. Melnik, M.S., O.T.R. as he takes the viewer on a trip to find out what does and doesn't work in the real world of lifting. "On the Road: The Lighter Side of Lifting" is a refreshing change from traditional lifting videos. It effectively combines safety with reality in regard to lifting and presents information in a light and easy-to-understand format.

There are choices people can make to minimize the demands of a lift. "On the Road: The Lighter Side of Lifting" not only teaches people what these choices are, but demonstrates how to apply these choices each time they lift. By placing emphasis on lifting better, instead of right or wrong, viewers learn how too effectively problem-solve in a variety of lifting situations. This program is a great tool for any back injury prevention process.

Television personality McLean Stevenson examines a series of accident re-enactments, revealing how the excuses we make can actually be warning signs of unsafe behavior. This is an attitude oriented program that is extremely easy to relate to and provides strong reinforcement for your back injury education efforts.

A cost-effective and motivational video for reducing workplace injuries. This new video describes and demonstrates stretching and warm-up exercises in an electric utility environment. "Stretching Out At Work" can be customized to any work environment.

Absolutely the best back injury prevention video ever! Designed with the office, factory and field worker in mind.

This video is designed for white collar and blue collar environments.

* Includes exercises, techniques, tips and ergonomics for a better back
* Shows right way / wrong ways for lifting
* Suitable for any workplace

This five-part series covers sitting, standing, stretching, ergonomics, and lifting. Using a unique "talk show" format, each segment focuses on the individual topic so employees are able to give the topic their full attention. After each segment, there are creative commercials to drive home the key points of injury prevention.

"Back In Step" is the most comprehensive back pain/injury recovery program available. It is uniquely designed to be viewed by people with a full-blown back injury or those simply experiencing back pain or discomfort (a huge percentage of the population). This program teaches people their role in the recovery process and how to perform daily activities in a way that promotes the recovery of their backs. "Back In Step" was not designed to be stored on the shelf in a "safety library", but rather to be used as a give-away to those experiencing a back problem. The minimal investment per video/DVD will be offset in the reduction of lost-time. With the purchase of a video library copy @ $99.00, you can buy a copy for every employee for as little as $19.99 each (item#3699) - ask your sales representative for details!!!

Motivational . . . Entertaining . . . Effective . . . is how viewers describe our award-winning video program, "A Bit About Backs". This three-module program breaks the mold of traditional educational approaches to back care by presenting serious information in an entertaining style. The information conveyed effectively teaches problem-solving skills, while high energy, humor and creative visuals keep the viewer's attention and motivate change.

The Back Pack provides a complete library of dvd programs on Safe Lifting, Back Injury Prevention and Recovery from Back Injuries.
It includes:
A Bit About Backs - 3 modules, 15 minutes each
On the Road: The Lighter Side of Lifting - 18 minutes
Stretching Out at Work - 12 minutes
Take 5 for Health & Safety - 5 modules, 8 minutes each
Back In Step: The Road To Recovery From Back Pain - 40 minutes

Most of us have been trained to lift objects with the traditional bend your knees and keep your back straight technique, but it just doesn't work. This method forces us to overuse our knees and legs and our backs still end up bearing the brunt of the load. Dr. Michael Schaefer has recognized the flaws of the conventional lifting technique and developed a safe, easier and stronger lifting position: the powerlift. This technique keeps the back in a powerful and safe posture while an object is being lifted. This program explains the five lifting techniques that have been derived from the powerlift position so viewers can move materials safely in practically every situation.

This program stresses preparation, technique and fitness as the keys to back injury prevention. The importance of stretching and warming up is stressed as a way to be proactive about back safety. Safe lifting techniques are vital in a supermarket/grocery environment due to the wide range of lifting challenges. A variety of situations are presented along with ways to prevent strain, stress or injury. 

If your Back could talk, what would it say? Whether you work as a patient care provider, office employee, ancillary, kitchen, lab, or even a volunteer, its important to protect your back on the job.

This program will discuss the importance of an ergonomically sound environment utilization of lifting and moving devices, patient transfers, proper body posture and much more. A great complement to your existing safety program.