Ergonomics for Construction

Construction work is hard work. Most workers have had occasional back, hand and joint pains, sprains and strains. Sometimes these injuries cause workers to miss work or impact their life outside of work by making tasks difficult and painful. The good news is that these injuries are preventable. Take this course to learn about the ergonomic hazards of construction, symptoms that workers can catch early, controls or precautions that they can take to avoid injury, and their responsibility to report and prevent ergonomic hazards. Ideal learners are all construction workers.

UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.