5-1) Back Safety

If you’ve not yet considered developing an ergonomics program, perhaps OSHA’s industry-specific guidelines will inspire you to get started.        

According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), back injuries account for nearly 20 percent of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace, which impact more than one million workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), back injuries cost the nation an estimated $20 billion to $50 billion per year; one-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims involve back injuries.

This short class is well worth the $40. per student