ABD Task 5.6.A

Describe causes of back injury

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.6.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory, when questioned by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate describes factors that can cause or exacerbate back injury.

The candidate’s description includes:

  1. Stress;
  2. Lack of sleep/fatigue;
  3. Poor physical condition;
  4. Excessive weight;
  5. Excessive exercise;
  6. Heavy physical work;
  7. Static posture (not moving);
  8. Repetitive work (involving bending, twisting, etc.); and
  9. Slips, trips, and falls.