Ergonomics Construction and Industrial Training & Certification

Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.

We Offer Three Types of Construction Ergonomics Safety Trainings

Our regulation-aligned Construction Ergonomics certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.

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Online Training

Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
 

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Training Kits

The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
 

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Train the Trainer

Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.

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What’s in the Construction Ergonomics Training Course?

Our Construction & Industrial Ergonomics safety training course is OSHA Aligned, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on general information; floor and ground level work; overhead work; lifting, holding, and handling materials; and hand-intensive work.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.

Estimated Training Length: 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 1 – 1.5 hours.

Intended Audience:

  • Employees

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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!

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Ergonomics Construction Certification Standards

  • U.S. 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

  • Canada Standards

    • 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

Train the Trainer Certification

The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in a regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.

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Why Do I Need Ergonomics Construction Safety Training?

Construction work often involves repetitive motions, heavy lifting, awkward postures, forceful exertions, and vibration from tools and equipment. These ergonomic risk factors can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including strains, sprains, back injuries, and other painful conditions that can affect a worker’s health, productivity, and quality of life.

While OSHA does not have a specific ergonomics standard for the construction industry, employers are required under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause serious injury or harm.

Ergonomics Construction Safety Training helps workers identify ergonomic hazards, understand proper lifting and material-handling techniques, recognize the signs and symptoms of MSDs, and implement safe work practices to reduce the risk of injury. By applying ergonomic principles on the job site, workers can improve safety, reduce physical stress, and help create a healthier, more productive work environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it’s hard to pinpoint one ergonomic injury that is most common on a construction site, generally speaking strains and sprains are the most common. In fact, 7 in 10 construction workers report having back pain from the job.

Ergonomics focuses on finding a best fit between a worker and their work environment. The idea is that an ergonomically designed workplace involves the least exposure to the six musculoskeletal disorder risk factors. These include localized pressure, repetitive motion, vibration, excessive force, cold temperatures, and awkward or static postures.

OSHA used to have a specific standard for ergonomics, but it was repealed in 2001. This is because there are so many different scenarios in any given workplace that could pose ergonomic hazards. It is simply too hard to cover them all in a single standard. Instead, OSHA and NIOSH have produced publications addressing some ergonomic best practices specific to certain industries.

Almost every job you will ever work at involves ergonomic hazards. However, some of the more high risk industries are healthcare, office jobs, construction, warehousing, transportation, and so on.

A workplace free from ergonomic hazards allows employees to be more productive. Frequent injuries on the job can harm workplace morale and employee retention. Furthermore, lost work injuries equals less work being performed. By employing ergonomic practices in the workplace, employees are less likely to sustain chronic injuries related to MSDs.

There are six risk factors that contribute to the development of an MSD. The main cause of musculoskeletal disorders includes exposure to excessive force, repetitive motion, vibration, localized pressure, cold temperatures, and awkward or static postures. These risk factors are most often present in the workplace, but it is also possible to experience these risk factors at home.

There are all sorts of symptoms that may indicate an MSD. We can’t cover every physical sensation you may experience, but you should generally look out for stiffness, muscle spasms, pain, reduced range of motion, aches, tingling, numbness, swelling, and soreness. These are just a few symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders that you should watch for.

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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!

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