Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA and NIOSH Guidelines, and the OSHA General Duty Clause
- Train at your convenience, across all devices
- Convenient, on-the-go course designed for mobile users
- Instantly download your certificate upon completion
- Engage with audio narration for on-the-go study
- Offered in SCORM format, on-demand webinars, virtual live classes, or classroom sessions
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Bulk Buying
Employee | Per Seat |
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2-10 | $29.69 |
11-20 | $29.39 |
21-50 | $29.09 |
51-100 | $28.49 |
101-250 | $27.89 |
The clear explanations in this back safety training helped me understand the importance of maintaining a healthy back in a way that other courses haven't.
I've been dealing with back pain for years, and this training has been a revelation. The instructions provided practical strategies for preventing injuries and managing discomfort while lifting heavy loads, and I appreciate the emphasis on proper posture and ergonomics.
Course Facts


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Our Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training is designed in alignment with the guidelines provided by OSHA and NIOSH for creating injury-free workplaces using ergonomic solutions. The course is also developed to fulfill an employer’s obligation to employees under OSHA's General Duty Clause.
The back safety course will equip individuals working in any industry and job role with the knowledge and guidance necessary to understand, prevent, and manage back injuries to enhance overall health and improve workplace efficiency. While back injuries are common, most people tend to ignore minor pains and aches of the back that can result in more chronic back problems and injuries. By learning about through detailed instruction, participants learn about the functioning of the back, common types of injuries, risk factors, and causes. The training emphasizes proper lifting techniques, posture maintenance, physical fitness, and stress reduction strategies to mitigate the risk of back injuries. Additionally, the course guides responding to back injuries promptly and appropriately, promoting overall workplace wellness and productivity.
Who Should Attend Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training?
Essentially, anyone who engages in physical activity or spends significant time sitting or standing can gain valuable knowledge from this training. Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training is beneficial for a wide range of individuals, especially those who are employed in:
- Physically demanding jobs: Workers in industries such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, warehousing, and transportation are at higher risk.
- Office workers: Prolonged sitting and improper posture can lead to back issues.
- General population: Anyone who wants to improve their overall health and well-being can benefit from this training.
The main objective of this Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training is to provide fundamental knowledge based on OSHA and NIOSH guidelines on Ergonomics to prevent workplace back injuries associated with lifting heavy objects, with a particular emphasis on reducing back injuries common among construction, healthcare, office, maintenance, industrial and warehouse workers.
This course will also enable employers to meet Federal OSHA regulations based on its General Duty Clause.
Course Objectives
- Explain the importance of back safety.
- Understand the structure and function of the spine.
- Apply the Hierarchy of Controls to prevent back injuries in the workplace.
- Identify the most common types of back injuries.
- Recognize risk factors contributing to back injury.
- List common causes of back injuries.
- Identify proper lifting techniques and equipment to prevent back injuries.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining good posture and implementing personal prevention strategies.
- Understand the significance of physical fitness, weight management, and stress reduction in reducing the risk of back injuries.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate responses to manage back injuries as they occur.
Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training Course Syllabus
This Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training course consists of 2 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Back Safety and Injury Prevention Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Understanding the Risks and Causes of Back Injuries
Explore the critical role of the back in protecting the spinal cord and supporting the body. Understand common types of back injuries, risk factors, and causes. Gain insights into back safety fundamentals, including proper lifting techniques and posture maintenance, essential for injury prevention in the workplace.
Lesson 2: Preventing and Managing Back Injuries
Discover effective strategies for preventing back injuries using the Hierarchy of Controls including proper lifting techniques, use of equipment, posture maintenance, physical fitness, and stress reduction. Learn how to respond promptly and appropriately to back injuries to mitigate their severity and promote swift recovery, ensuring overall workplace wellness and productivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Reduces workplace injuries by teaching employees proper lifting techniques, ergonomics, and body mechanics, it helps prevent costly and debilitating back injuries.
- Improves employee morale and productivity and creates a healthy and injury-free workforce that is more engaged and productive.
- Decreased absenteeism is an added advantage as back injuries are a leading cause of missed workdays. Training can help reduce this.
- Compliance with safety regulations especially OSHA’s General Duty Clause. Additionally, many workplaces have specific safety standards related to back health, and this training helps ensure compliance.
- Enhances overall worker wellbeing and contributes to good back health and a better quality of life at work and home.
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Environmental Engineers
- Safety Officers
- Facility Managers
- Industrial Workers
- Construction Workers
- Warehouse Personnel
- Healthcare Professionals
- Office Workers
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$199.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)

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$899.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
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