eLearning
Back Injury Prevention
Duration
15–20
minutes
Languages
English
Course Overview
What this course covers
Back injuries from lifting and material handling are among the most common injuries on the job. This course covers lifting and material handling hazards, how to recognize high-risk lifts and early warning signs, and the OSHA and NIOSH guidelines that apply. Learners also practice safe lifting, the use of lifting aids and team lifts, and why reporting a suspected injury early matters. Ideal learners include all employees who lift, carry, or move materials.
Course Outline
01
Identify lifting and material handling hazards
02
Recognize high-risk lifts and early warning signs
03
Understand OSHA and NIOSH lifting guidelines
04
Use safe lifting techniques, lifting aids, and team lifts
05
Report a suspected back injury early
Delivered Through the Platform
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This course runs on the Hard Hat Immersive Learning Platform. Assign to individuals or groups, track completion in real time, and pull compliance reports on demand — across all three training formats.