Roles and Responsibilities Department Identify operations involving lifting or material handling that may place individuals at risk for back injuries. Institute appropriate engineering controls to reduce injury potential. Provide worker training in proper material handling methods and techniques. Establish back belt use policy. Supervisors Ensure workers are trained.
Ensure workers use proper lifting techniques.
Enforce back belt use policy. EHS Provide assistance in the evaluation of material handling tasks. Perform evaluations of lifting or material handling operations. Provide training when requested. Individual Attend training.