Ergonomics Construction Online Training

Discover the essentials of ergonomic safety in construction with this online training. Learn risk assessment, injury prevention techniques, manual handling, and more.

In-line with OSHA & ISO standards
Self-paced, 100% course format
Downloadable certificate included

Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About

Construction work involves physically demanding tasks that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries if not performed with proper ergonomics. This training helps prevent injuries and associated costs for both workers and employers.

Our course aims to educate individuals, typically construction workers, supervisors, and safety personnel, about ergonomics principles and practices specifically tailored to the construction industry.

This OSHA-aligned course contains regular practice quizzes that will be spread throughout the course to aid final exam preparation. Participants will be eligible to download a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following regulatory standards:

OSHA Publication No. 97-117 – Elements of Ergonomics Programs
NIOSH Publication No. 2007-122 – Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers
ISO 11226:2000 – Evaluation of Static Working Postures
ISO 11228-1:2003 – Manual Handling – Part 1: Lifting and Carrying
ISO 11228-2:2007 – Manual Handling – Part 2: Pushing and Pulling
ISO 11228-3:2007 – Manual Handling – Part 3: Handling of Low Loads at High Frequency

Outline

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
Introduction to the Topic
Safety Principles
Common Hazards
Accident Profiles
Safe Operation

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Learn the importance of ergonomics, ergonomic injuries, and the necessity of ergonomics at work.
Understand the OSHA rules for proper posture and behaviors at computer workstations.
Identify safe work procedures for operations related to the construction industry.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.

Who Should Take This Online Training?

This course is designed for employees and supervisors.

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

OSHA Publication No. 97-117 Elements of Ergonomics Programs
NIOSH Publication No. 2007-122: Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers
ISO 11226:2000 Evaluation of Static Working Postures
ISO 11228-1:2003 Manual Handling – Part 1: Lifting and Carrying
ISO 11228-2:2007 Manual Handling – Part 2: Pushing and Pulling
ISO 11228-3:2007 Manual Handling – Part 3: Handling of Low Loads at High Frequency