OSHA Technical Manual (OTM): Ergonomics

Incorrect lifting, pushing, and carrying are responsible for the vast majority of occupational back injuries and long-term musculoskeletal disorders across all industrial sectors. Fundamentals of Manual Handling cuts through basic safety slogans to deliver an actionable, biomechanical playbook designed to optimize physical labor and protect human capital.

Across 25 highly practical modules, you will explore the structural mechanics of human anatomy and load distribution. The curriculum drives deep into the standardized TILE approach (Task, Individual, Load, Environment), teaching you how to systematically analyze any physical handling scenario before making a lift.

You will evaluate real-world industrial case studies focusing on warehouse logistics, material distribution lines, and mechanical lifting aid integrations. By embedding these strict safety principles and ergonomics into your daily workplace routine, you will graduate from this program fully prepared to eliminate unsafe physical workflows, satisfy occupational health laws, and build a highly productive, injury-free work environment.

Upon successful completion of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Master core practical methodologies, industrial frameworks, and international best practices.
• Apply key technical concepts to real workplace operational challenges and scenarios.
• Understand regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and quality assurance principles.
• Prepare for certified professional examinations and earn an industry-recognized credential.