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Back Safety
Back Safety

Course Overview

Back Safety teaches employees how to prevent back injuries at work and at home. The 45 to 60 minute course covers back structure, common pain sources, posture, safe lifting, pushing and pulling loads, and daily habits that support back care.

  • Covers back structure and function so employees understand how back pain and injuries can develop at work.
  • Reviews posture at work and at home, safe lifting techniques, and pushing or pulling loads correctly daily.
  • Builds daily back care habits employees can use across construction, healthcare, warehouse and office work.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

Per seat. One-time payment, no subscription.

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • Back structure and function
  • Common causes of back pain and workplace injuries
  • Proper posture at work and at home
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Pushing and pulling loads correctly
  • Healthy habits for back care

Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Workers in any industry who perform manual lifting or material handling
  • Warehouse and distribution center employees
  • Construction workers and general laborers
  • Manufacturing and production line workers
  • Healthcare workers who lift or move patients
  • Office workers who sit for extended periods
  • Supervisors and managers responsible for workplace ergonomics
  • New hires needing orientation on safe lifting techniques

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Construction and general contracting
  • Manufacturing and industrial operations
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Healthcare facilities and hospitals
  • Retail and wholesale operations
  • Transportation and logistics
  • Food processing and handling
  • Office and administrative environments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Back Safety.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

The Back Safety course is an online safety training program that teaches employees how to prevent back injuries in the workplace and at home. The course covers the structure of the back, common sources of back pain, the importance of good posture, safe lifting techniques, and healthy habits that reduce the risk of back injuries.

The Back Safety course is an online safety training program that teaches employees how to prevent back injuries in the workplace and at home. The course covers the structure of the back, common sources of back pain, the importance of good posture, safe lifting techniques, and healthy habits that reduce the risk of back injuries.

This course is designed for employees in any industry who may be at risk for back injuries. This includes workers who perform manual lifting, material handling, repetitive bending, or who sit for extended periods. It is appropriate for construction workers, warehouse employees, healthcare workers, manufacturing staff, office workers, and anyone who wants to protect their back.

The course takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It is fully self-paced, so you can pause and resume at your convenience. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.

The course covers the structure of the back and how it works, common sources of back pain and injuries in the workplace, the importance of good posture at work and at home, how to lift objects safely without injuring your back, how to push and pull loads correctly, and how to develop healthy habits to keep your back pain-free.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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