Back Injury Prevention Through Exercise is a 7-minute online course that teaches employees stretching and conditioning techniques to reduce the risk of workplace back injuries from lifting, bending, and repetitive motion tasks. It is designed for employees in physically demanding roles across all industries and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Back injuries remain one of the most common and costly workplace injuries across all industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, four out of five compensable manual materials handling injuries affect the lower back, and three out of four occur during lifting. Musculoskeletal disorders including back injuries account for nearly one-third of all serious workplace injuries requiring days away from work, job transfer, or restriction. OSHA estimates that employers spend tens of billions of dollars annually on direct workers' compensation costs for back injuries alone, with indirect costs such as lost productivity, retraining, and administrative expenses adding substantially to the total burden.
This course teaches your employees practical stretching and exercise techniques specifically designed to strengthen the muscles that support the lower back and reduce injury risk during physical work tasks. Your team will learn conditioning routines that can be performed before shifts or during breaks to improve flexibility, core strength, and overall physical readiness for lifting, bending, carrying, and other manual handling activities.
While OSHA does not have a specific ergonomics standard, back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are addressed through the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), which requires employers to provide workplaces free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause serious injury. OSHA has issued ergonomics guidelines for specific industries including nursing homes, shipyards, retail grocery, poultry processing, and meatpacking. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overexertion and bodily reaction events - which include back injuries from lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion - account for hundreds of thousands of lost-workday cases annually. BLS data shows that four out of five compensable manual handling injuries affect the lower back. Research cited by OSHA's Technical Manual indicates that at least one-third of compensable back injuries could be prevented through better job design and employee conditioning programs. Employers who fail to address known ergonomic hazards may face citations under the General Duty Clause, with serious violation penalties up to $16,550.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.