Back Smarts: Proper Posture
Last Updated 10/2025
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What you'll learn
The natural tendency for many people is to slouch, to be "comfortable", creating poor posture that ultimately contributes in the long term to back injuries.
Walk viewers through the steps to proper seated posture and standing posture.
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You've probably been told to "stand up straight" by a parent or grandparent as a kid. But how many of us actually do this when we're adults? The natural tendency for many people is to slouch, to be "comfortable", creating poor posture that ultimately contributes in the long term to back injuries. In this course, we'll walk viewers through the steps to proper seated posture and standing posture.
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Making the Workplace Safer and Smarter
HSI (Health & Safety Institute) is a recognized leader in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and workforce development software, training, and compliance solutions.
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Back Smarts: Proper Posture
Back Smarts: Proper Posture
You've probably been told to "stand up straight" by a parent or grandparent as a kid. But how many of us actually do this when we're adults? The natural tendency for many people is to slouch, to be "comfortable", creating poor posture that ultimately contributes in the long term to back injuries. In this course, we'll walk viewers through the steps to proper seated posture and standing posture.
Frequently Asked Questions
It addresses the natural tendency for many people to slouch in the name of comfort, which creates poor posture over time.
The course walks viewers through the steps to proper seated posture and standing posture as its two main focus areas.
The course ties long-term slouching to back injuries, framing posture correction as a preventive habit rather than a one-time fix.
Anyone told to "stand up straight" as a kid but who slipped into slouching as an adult is the course's relatable starting point.
It's specifically about posture, seated and standing, rather than lifting mechanics, which are covered in a separate Back Smarts course.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Back Smarts: Proper Posture training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
No. This course does not include a certificate of completion.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
