Employee experiencing lower back pain while sitting at a workstation with poor posture, illustrating common ergonomic risks in the workplace.

Ergonomics: Industrial eLearning course preview

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Poor ergonomics can lead to strains, sprains, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the leading causes of lost work time in industrial environments. Employees who understand ergonomic principles can reduce physical stress, improve safe work practices, and help prevent costly injuries before they occur.

Help employees prevent musculoskeletal disorders and reduce workplace injuries

Ergonomics: Industrial is a 21-minute online workplace safety training course that teaches employees how to identify ergonomic risk factors, recognize the early signs and symptoms of MSDs, and apply practical techniques to perform physical tasks more safely. The course is designed for employees working in manufacturing, warehousing, construction, distribution, and other industrial settings where repetitive motion, lifting, awkward postures, and forceful exertions are common.

Learning objectives

After completing this course, employees will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of workplace ergonomics
  • Define musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
  • Identify common ergonomic risk factors
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of MSDs
  • Apply control methods to reduce ergonomic hazards
  • Perform everyday tasks safely to help prevent workplace injuries

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