BUSINESS ACCOUNTS
Ergonomics Construction Online Training
Online Training Certificate Course
From the highest rated and most trusted online training company - since 2008.
This course is offered in partnership with Hard Hat Training, a 360training™ company.
Construction work often involves physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, bending, reaching, and working in awkward positions, that can place excessive stress on the body. This course explains how adapting tools, tasks, and workstations to fit the worker can significantly reduce fatigue, improve comfort, and lower the risk of long-term injury.
This training also introduces practical strategies to reduce the risk of injury on the job by applying ergonomic principles to construction tasks. You'll learn how to identify ergonomic hazards and adopt safe work practices that help prevent common injuries like strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
This course is in partnership with Hard Hat Training. Hard Hat Training and Compliance Training Online™ are divisions of the 360training™.
This course is designed for construction workers and professionals who face physically strenuous tasks on the job site.
Case Study: A 26-year-old worker was employed at a construction site running a jackhammer to break up concrete. He was young and healthy and did not want any of his co-workers to think he was not up to the job, so he kept silent when he started to feel tingling and numbness in the tips of his fingers when he was done with work for the day. As the weeks went by, the numbness progressed to severe pain and he found himself taking large amounts of aspirin to function. The pain in his elbows became so severe that it kept him awake at night. Over time, his symptoms worsened to the point that he was unable to grip the steering wheel of his car or hold a spoon properly. He was afraid to miss work because he was supporting his young family and needed to pay his bills. He did not want to complain and lose his job.
When he finally sought medical help, the nerve damage caused by the jackhammer and other vibrating tools he had used was so severe that he had to have major surgery on both hands and wrists. It was six months before he could get back the full functioning of his hands to grip a tool.
Governing Regulations
Ergonomic hazards in construction, such as repetitive motion, awkward postures, and manual material handling, can lead to serious musculoskeletal disorders if not properly managed. While there is no specific OSHA standard for ergonomics in construction, employers are still required to mitigate recognized risks to workers’ health and safety.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, enforces safety standards published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In the absence of a dedicated construction ergonomics standard, employer responsibilities fall under OSHA’s General Duty Clause.
Key governing regulations include:
- OSH Act General Duty Clause – Employer responsibility to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards
- 29 CFR Part 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry Standards (general framework for worker safety)
What You'll Learn
Topics Covered
- Floor and ground-level work
- Overhead work
- Lifting, holding, and handling materials
- Hand-intensive work
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize musculoskeletal risk factors including repetitive motions, pushing and pulling, awkward postures, lifting, and vibration.
- Understand the types of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that can result from poor ergonomics
- Learn how to implement safeguards that prevent MSDs
Most of our courses take about two (2) hours to complete. If a final exam is included, you should plan for an additional 30 minutes. Courses that require additional training time will clearly state that in the course title or description.
You’ll have unlimited access during your enrollment or access period. Most CTO courses must be completed within 90 days of purchase. OSHA-authorized Outreach Training provides up to 180 days to finish the course and required survey. Timeframes vary depending on the specific course and regulatory requirements. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Because our courses are self-paced, you can log in and out as needed and complete your training on a schedule that works best for you.
Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to physical hazards that could potentially cause musculoskeletal injuries or permanent disability.
Annual safety training ensures that employees understand the components of ergonomics in construction. This online training meets these requirements.
NFPA 70E (2024): Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
This course presents an overview of measures to reduce hazards presented by arc flash events. It will cover basic electrical concepts, circumstances that can present the risk of arc flashes...
Confined Space Training Online | OSHA-Aligned
Meet OSHA safety standards with our confined space training. Learn regulations for entrants, attendants & supervisors. Enroll now!
Sit Down Forklift Online Safety Training
This course will familiarize you with the regulations, responsibilities, and best practices as outlined in the CFR1910.178(a) requirements for forklift operators and forklift maintenance.
