1. SMART Safe Moving and Repositioning Techniques graphics in this presentation must not be reproduced, altered or copied.

2. Welcome to SMART Train the Trainer Housekeeping Lunch/refreshment breaks Washrooms Emergency exits Finishing time Cellular phones and BlackBerries

3. Participant Introductions 1.How were you chosen to come to this training? 2.What kind of teaching have you done? 3.What type of object moving/manual handling training/education have you had? 4.What is the biggest challenge (concern) that you have regarding moving objects/materials safely?

4. Park Aid Difficult challenges or issues are “parked” here and passed on to someone who has the responsibility or authority (power) to solve

5. Successful Completion Attendance for the full Train the Trainer program Active participation in discussion and demonstrations Demonstrate competency in all SMART moves/techniques Understand all SMART concepts and course material Enthusiasm for change and workplace safety

6. Levels of Intervention Administrative Engineering Behavioral

7. Resource Material SMART Resource Material Protected by copyright and based on research Set up to coincide with the modules in the trainer manual SMART Trainer’s Guide Step by step process for providing training sessions Written in modules Participant re-evaluation documents Facilitator’s guide SMART Participant Handbook Sample included in Trainer’s Guide Provided to each participant

8. SMART Goals and Objectives Outline process for moving task (Module 1) Describe concepts in anatomy and physiology (Module 2) Discusses biomechanics and ergonomics (Module 3) Describe concepts in lifestyle choices (Module 4) Outline process of assessment (Module 5) Performance and application of object moving techniques and principles including site-specific tasks (Module 6)

9. Module 1 Objectives Enables worker to identify and apply steps to a moving task Outlines process of the SMART program Reviews applicable Saskatchewan legislation

10. Musculoskeletal Injury You may wish to add site specific statistics here

11. Saskatchewan’s Legislation Regulations 12, 13, 17 General duties and supervision of work Regulations 78 & 81 Specific to lifting and musculoskeletal injuries

12. Requirements Training Appropriate equipment Safe work practices Responsibility and empowerment of staff Values

13. Building Blocks TIM COMMENT POLEMIC CAN TYSON SCENIC UNIT COMMA ICON

14. Building Blocks – Four Cs COMMITMENT COMPLIANCE CONSISTENCY COMMUNICATION

15. SMART Theme Training for all staff focusing on risk identification and management

16. SMART Theme Step by step process for all manual handling tasks

17. Steps to a Moving Task 1.Clarify nature of task 2.Identify previously documented technique 3.Conduct assessment 4.Select appropriate technique 5.Prepare for the move 6.Move using appropriate technique 7.Evaluate 8.Communicate

18. Module 2 Objectives Identifies anatomy and function; outlines design and function of the back and shoulder Describes importance of neutral posture Identifies and defines musculoskeletal injuries

19. Three Natural Curves of the Spine In order to understand how the back functions, we need to understand how it is designed

20. Vertebrae

21. Discs

22. Nerves & Ligaments

23. Shoulder

24. Musculoskeletal Injuries An injury, illness or disease of muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, bones and supporting vessels, ligaments and/or discs Also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs), Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) or Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

25. Module 3 Objectives Identifies principles for good body mechanics Reviews basic ergonomic guidelines

26. Principles to Good Body Mechanics Stop, Think & Prepare Listen to Your Body For the Top For the Bottom Elbows Tucked In, Safe Grip Comfort Zone, Get Close Stay Square, Maintain Balance Lift with the Legs, Move with the Feet Slow and Controlled

27. SMART Theme SMART checkpoints to good body mechanics

28. Checkpoints to Good Body Mechanics For the Top For the Bottom Elbows tucked in Safe effective grip Comfort zone Weight transfer

29. Ergonomics SMART Ergonomic Guidelines Lift Carry Push/Pull Work Surface Height

30. SMART Theme Teamwork, communication, 1-2-3 “action word”

31. Module 4 Objectives Identifies positive lifestyle choices Outlines impact of lifestyle choices on performance

32. Lifestyle Choices Healthy Eating Physical Activity Stress Sleep

33. SMART Theme Staff empowerment to make safe and healthy choices at home and in the workplace

34. Module 5 Objectives Identifies purpose of assessment Describes process for assessing self, environment, object Outlines steps to prepare for performing a task Enables ability to problem-solve using the risk identification process

35. Three Areas of Assessment Self Environment Object

36. SMART Theme Proper documentation

37. Risk Assessment Process Identify risk area Collect information (risk factors) Analyze information collected Determine appropriate action Evaluate

38. SMART Theme Stop, think, prepare

39. SMART Theme Think twice, move once

40. Module 6 Objectives Defines manual handling activities Identifies and describes general and site specific manual handling techniques Outlines process for selecting appropriate technique Reviews SMART manual handling principles

41. SMART Theme Proper lifting requires minimal manual effort with the maximum use of equipment