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Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments

Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments

Course Overview

Back safety in the workplace training teaches truck drivers, order pickers and dock crews how backs get hurt on the job. This 45 to 60 minute online course covers back structure, back pain, posture, safe lifting and back care at work and at home.

  • Covers how the back is built and how it works, so the causes of back pain in a warehouse start to make sense.
  • Explains what good posture actually does for your back while you stand, sit and move loads all shift long.
  • Trains safe lifting technique, and then the daily habits that keep your back healthy at work and at home.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

Five topics run in order, from how the back is built to how you keep it healthy off shift. Together they are the back injury prevention training a warehouse or transport crew needs, and a final exam at 70% closes the course.

  • Back structure and how it works: How the spine muscles and discs work together to carry a load.
  • Sources of back pain in transportation and warehouse work: What actually causes back pain and injury for drivers pickers and dock crews.
  • Proper posture: Standing sitting and moving in ways that keep pressure off your back.
  • Safe lifting technique: How to pick up and set down a load without hurting your back.
  • Back health habits: Everyday habits that keep your back healthy at work and at home.

Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% Online, Self-Paced
Passing Score70%
CertificatePersonalized Certificate of Completion, printable as soon as you pass.
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet and smartphone.
ProgressProgress saved automatically
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM, in partnership with eTraining

Anyone whose day includes manual material handling belongs in this course, along with the supervisors and fleet managers who assign the loads.

  • Truck drivers and delivery drivers
  • Warehouse workers and order pickers
  • Loading dock workers
  • Shipping and receiving clerks
  • Package handlers and sorters
  • Forklift operators and material handlers
  • Fleet managers and transportation supervisors
  • Logistics coordinators who handle loads themselves
  • New hires in a warehouse or transport operation
  • Safety managers buying training for a crew

Any operation where freight gets moved by hand between a truck, a dock and a shelf.

  • Trucking and freight fleets running local and long-haul routes
  • Warehouses and regional distribution centers
  • Third-party logistics (3PL) operations
  • Package delivery and courier services
  • Retail distribution and fulfillment centers
  • E-commerce fulfillment and pick-and-pack operations
  • Moving and storage companies
  • Port and intermodal terminals

Who on a Warehouse Crew Needs Which Back Safety Course?

Order pickers, dock crews and drivers take Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments, and the people who lift all shift add Safe Lifting. New hires and mixed workforces have their own options, and so do managers building a full training path.

  • Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments: the page you are on. For the whole crew, including drivers, clerks and supervisors who lift some of the time. It covers back structure, back pain, posture, lifting and daily back care.
  • Safe Lifting in Transportation and Warehouse Environments: for the people whose shift is lifting and carrying: order pickers, package handlers, dock crews. Its subjects are preparing for a lift, lifting mechanics and lifting below the waist.
  • Back Safety: for a mixed workforce that is not all transportation or warehouse. The same back safety subject, with no environment framing on it.
  • Safety Orientation in Transportation and Warehouse Environments: for new hires who need general warehouse and transport safety before any single hazard course.
  • Transportation and Warehousing course category: for managers building a training path across a transportation or warehousing operation.

Buying for one crew? Start with the course that matches what most of them do most days, and add the second one for the roles it misses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments.

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.

OSHA does not have a specific back safety standard. However, OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, and OSHA recommends that employers provide training on safe lifting techniques and ergonomics as part of a comprehensive injury prevention program.

The Back Safety in Transportation and Warehouse Environments course is an online safety training program that teaches employees in transportation and warehouse environments how to prevent back injuries. 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 who work in transportation and warehouse environments and may be at risk for back injuries. It is appropriate for truck drivers, warehouse workers, forklift operators, loading dock personnel, package handlers, and anyone who performs manual lifting, loading, unloading, or prolonged driving as part of their job.

  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 transportation and warehouse environments, the importance of good posture at work and at home, how to lift objects safely without injuring your back, and how to develop healthy habits to keep your back pain-free.

  No. This course provides a printable certificate of completion. It does not include a Department of Labor (DOL) or OSHA card. DOL/OSHA cards are issued only with OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach Training courses.

  The course is currently offered in English. Check eTraining’s course catalog for updates on Spanish-language availability or reach out to us at info@etraintoday.com. 

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