Industrial Ergonomics: Workplace Design and Safety is a 21-minute online course that teaches employees how to identify ergonomic risk factors, apply proper body mechanics, and implement workplace design principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It is designed for workers in manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial settings and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Musculoskeletal disorders account for roughly one-third of all worker injury and illness cases reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics each year. The average MSD case results in 14 days away from work - significantly more than the average for all workplace injuries. OSHA estimates that employers pay $15 billion to $20 billion annually in direct workers' compensation costs for MSDs, with total costs reaching $45 billion to $54 billion when indirect expenses are included. While OSHA does not have a specific ergonomics standard for general industry, the agency cites ergonomic hazards under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) and has issued ergonomic guidelines for specific industries.
This course trains your employees to recognize common ergonomic risk factors in industrial settings - repetitive motion, forceful exertion, awkward postures, contact stress, and vibration - and apply practical strategies to reduce or eliminate those risks. Your team will learn proper body mechanics for lifting, carrying, and reaching, along with workstation design principles that reduce strain. The course also covers how to identify early warning signs of musculoskeletal disorders and the importance of reporting symptoms before they become debilitating injuries.
OSHA does not have a standalone ergonomics standard for general industry, but the agency actively enforces ergonomic hazard abatement under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), which requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA has issued industry-specific ergonomic guidelines for meatpacking, poultry processing, nursing homes, retail grocery, and shipyards. The agency can and does issue citations for ergonomic hazards when there is evidence of a recognized hazard pattern, documented MSDs, and feasible means of abatement. Serious violations of the General Duty Clause carry penalties of up to $16,550. Beyond regulatory enforcement, ergonomic injuries drive substantial workers' compensation costs and lost productivity, making proactive training one of the most cost-effective safety investments an employer can make.
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View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
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| 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.