ABD Task 5.6.B

Demonstrate lifting techniques to avoid back injury

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 5.6.B , 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,

the candidate demonstrates lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury.

The candidate demonstrates:

  1. Proper lifting procedures;
  2. Proper procedures to set down a load; and
  3. The use of back support or movement limiting devices.