Back Safety: Office Work Settings – Training Course

Back Safety: Office Work Settings is a practical training program designed to help employees prevent back injuries in office environments through proper ergonomics, posture, and safe work habits.

While office work may seem low risk, prolonged sitting, poor workstation setup, and improper movement can lead to significant strain on the back and musculoskeletal system over time. This course helps employees recognize these hidden risks and take simple, effective steps to reduce them.

Participants will learn how to improve posture, adjust their workspace for better ergonomic support, and safely perform everyday tasks such as lifting, carrying, and moving office items. The training also emphasizes early recognition of discomfort and how to prevent minor issues from becoming long-term injuries.

By promoting awareness and practical solutions, this course supports a healthier, more comfortable, and more productive workplace.

Training Objectives

• Identify common office situations that contribute to back injuries
• Practice proper posture and body mechanics during daily tasks
• Safely lift, carry, and move office materials
• Apply ergonomic principles to create a back-safe workspace

Course Overview

Back injuries in office settings often develop gradually due to repetitive strain, poor posture, and improper workstation setup. This course provides essential guidance on how to prevent these injuries by improving how employees sit, move, and interact with their work environment.

Learners will explore common risk factors such as prolonged sitting, awkward positioning, and poorly adjusted workstations. The program offers practical strategies for improving ergonomics, including chair positioning, monitor height, and desk setup.

In addition, participants will learn safe techniques for handling office equipment and supplies, as well as how to recognize early warning signs of back strain. By applying these best practices, employees can reduce discomfort, prevent injury, and maintain long-term health.

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

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standard:

• OSHA General Duty Clause (29 USC 654 S5)

Key Benefits

• Reduces risk of back pain and musculoskeletal disorders
• Improves posture and ergonomic workstation setup
• Promotes safer movement and lifting techniques in office settings
• Supports OSHA compliance and injury prevention efforts
• Enhances employee comfort, productivity, and well-being

Course Details

• Course Length: 7 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• 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.