Sitting and Lifting: How Sitting Hurts
Last Updated 07/2025
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What you'll learn
Apply ergonomic principles to maintain proper posture while sitting for extended periods.
Execute safe lifting techniques that minimize strain on the lower back and joints.
Recognize workplace risk factors that contribute to postural strain and implement preventive measures.
Skills covered in this course
Description
This course provides essential training on proper sitting posture and safe lifting techniques to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Participants will explore the effects of prolonged sitting, improper body mechanics, and incorrect lifting methods that contribute to strain and long-term discomfort. The training emphasizes ergonomic adjustments, core stability, and efficient movement patterns to enhance physical well-being and workplace safety. By applying these techniques, individuals can improve comfort, minimize fatigue, and maintain a healthy posture during both seated and lifting tasks.
Author
Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Sitting and Lifting: How Sitting Hurts
Sitting and Lifting: How Sitting Hurts
This course provides essential training on proper sitting posture and safe lifting techniques to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Participants will explore the effects of prolonged sitting, improper body mechanics, and incorrect lifting methods that contribute to strain and long-term discomfort. The training emphasizes ergonomic adjustments, core stability, and efficient movement patterns to enhance physical well-being and workplace safety. By applying these techniques, individuals can improve comfort, minimize fatigue, and maintain a healthy posture during both seated and lifting tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Sitting and Lifting: How Sitting Hurts 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 10 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
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.