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Back Injury Prevention for Construction Workers

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approximates that back injuries account for almost twenty percent of all workplace injuries, resulting in an estimated annual cost to the nation ranging from twenty to fifty billion dollars.

Who Needs Back Injury Prevention Training?

Designed for employees in the construction industry throughout their regular work responsibilities, this course targets individuals engaged in lifting and carrying materials.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Identify elimination, substitution, and engineering controls to prevent back injuries
• Identify administrative controls to prevent back injuries
• Identify personal protective equipment to assist in lifting

Course Objectives

Upon finishing this course, students will exhibit an understanding of the primary causes of workplace back injuries and the preventive measures. Participants will acquire knowledge about hazards and the three primary types of hazard controls.

Time to Complete Course

19 Minutes

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Important Registration and Payment Information:

• Immediate course access is provided when paid with a credit card, PayPal, and ACH at the time of registration
• Invoiced or purchase orders are subject to delayed course access pending credit approval.
• Invoice and purchase order terms are NET 15 days.
• Certificates of Completion cannot be released until full payment is received