Back Safety: Health and Wellness – Training Course

Back Safety: Health and Wellness is a practical training program designed to help employees prevent back injuries by improving body mechanics, recognizing risk factors, and applying ergonomic best practices in the workplace.

Back injuries can occur suddenly or develop over time due to repetitive strain and poor work habits. From improper lifting techniques to poorly designed workstations, many common workplace activities put unnecessary stress on the body. This course helps learners understand how these risks arise and how to prevent them through awareness, proper technique, and safer work practices.

Participants will learn how to identify hazards that contribute to back strain, improve posture and movement, and recognize early warning signs of injury. By focusing on prevention and ergonomics, this training supports a healthier workforce, reduces injury-related downtime, and improves overall productivity.

Training Objectives

• Identify risks associated with reaching, bending, and twisting during lifting
• Understand how poor body mechanics contribute to injury
• Recognize hazards related to workstation design and task setup
• Address risks from repetitive lifting and handling of awkward loads
• Identify environmental factors such as poor footing and constrained posture

Course Overview

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries and can have long-term effects on employee health, productivity, and morale. This course provides essential guidance on how to prevent these injuries by focusing on safe movement, proper lifting techniques, and ergonomic awareness.

Learners will explore how everyday tasks—such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying—can lead to strain when performed incorrectly. The program also highlights the importance of workstation design and maintaining safe work environments to minimize risk.

In addition, participants will learn how to recognize early symptoms of back injury and take proactive steps to prevent further harm. By improving awareness and applying safe practices, employees can reduce the likelihood of injury and maintain long-term health.

This training supports compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause and promotes a proactive approach to workplace safety.

This program is available with multiple closed caption options, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Vietnamese, and more.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standard:

• OSHA General Duty Clause (29 USC 654 S5)

Key Benefits

• Reduces risk of back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders
• Improves safe lifting techniques and body mechanics
• Enhances ergonomic awareness and workplace design practices
• Supports OSHA compliance and injury prevention efforts
• Promotes long-term employee health and productivity

Course Details

• Course Length: 12 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French, and additional languages
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2023

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.