Back Safety: Industrial Work Settings is a 20-minute online course that teaches industrial workers how to prevent back injuries through proper lifting techniques, ergonomic awareness, and body mechanics specific to manufacturing, warehousing, and other physically demanding work environments. It is designed for employees who regularly perform manual material handling tasks and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Back injuries are the most common and most costly workplace injury in industrial settings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that musculoskeletal disorders - led by back injuries - account for nearly one-third of all serious workplace injuries requiring days away from work. In industrial environments where employees lift, carry, push, and pull materials throughout their shift, the risk is compounded by factors like repetitive motion, awkward postures, and heavy loads. OSHA penalty amounts for ergonomic hazard violations under the General Duty Clause reach $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 for willful violations as of 2025.
This course trains your industrial employees on the specific back safety practices relevant to their work environment. Rather than generic advice, the training addresses the real-world scenarios your team faces daily - lifting heavy components, working in awkward positions, operating material handling equipment, and managing fatigue over long shifts. Your employees will learn proven techniques to protect their backs and recognize the early warning signs of strain before a minor issue becomes a lost-time injury.
OSHA does not maintain a standalone ergonomics standard, but the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) obligates employers to address recognized ergonomic hazards in the workplace. OSHA has cited employers under this clause for failing to mitigate repetitive lifting hazards and other ergonomic risk factors that lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550 each, and willful violations can reach $165,514 as of 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that back injuries result in a median of 12 days away from work - more than most other injury types - and cost employers an average of $20,000 to $50,000 per claim. In industrial settings, the combination of heavy loads, repetitive tasks, and time pressure makes back injuries particularly prevalent and costly to manage.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.