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Strain Lab
Neutral posture
0%
Strain
Spine straight, elbow at the side, load at waist height.
A study guide you keep. An exam that counts.
Drag the spine. Watch the strain climb.
The Strain Lab shows why posture hurts, live.
9
pages. A premium study guide you can download and keep.
3 hours in total: 2 to study, 1 to assess.
Learn at your own pace.

Built for offices and industrial floors.
10:00
A real timed exam. 20 questions in 10 minutes, then your certificate.
Fewer injuries. Better posture. A safer workplace.
- 01
Reduce risk and injuries
Prevent the awkward postures, repetitive strain and heavy lifting that cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- 02
Better posture and body mechanics
Practical techniques for safe lifting, sitting, standing and tool handling in offices and industrial settings.
- 03
Early preparedness and hazard reporting
Recognise the early signs of physical strain and know when to report symptoms, before they become serious lost-time injuries.
- 04
Lower direct and indirect costs
Preventing workplace pain reduces absenteeism, healthcare expenses and workers' compensation claims.
Four steps. About three hours.
- 01
Register
Name, mobile and email. One minute, no fee.
- 02
Study
Four key benefits, then download the premium study guide and read it at your pace. About 2 hours.
- 03
Final exam
After you are ready: three hands-on activities, then one exam of 20 questions in 10 minutes, 20 marks. When time is over, the exam is over.
- 04
Assignment
Two written questions in your own words. 10 marks. Submit any time. Your certificate reaches your email within 3 days of the exam.
Finish the exam. Certificate in your inbox within 3 days.
Register with the email you check. That is where NIFS sends your certificate of completion.
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National Institute of Fire & Safety
Certificate of Completion
This is to certify that
Your name here
has successfully completed the free online course Ergonomic Safety (NIFS ES), including the assignment and final assessment.
Questions
Is the Ergonomic Safety course really free?
Yes. The NIFS Ergonomic Safety course (course code NIFS ES) is a free online course. There is no fee to register, read the material, submit the assignment or take the final assessment.
How long is the course?
Three hours in total: two hours of theory and one hour for assessment.
How do I complete the course?
Four steps: register, download and read the study guide, submit the assignment (10 marks), then take the final assessment (20 marks).
Will I get a certificate?
NIFS sends a certificate of completion after you finish the assignment and final assessment.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who works at a desk, on a shop floor or on a site and wants to prevent work-related injuries: employees, supervisors, safety trainees and students. The material covers both office and industrial settings.
Ergonomics is one part of workplace safety. Make it your career.
Certificate Course in Fire & Safety (CCFS)
Diploma in Fire & Safety (DFS)
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For fees and batch dates, contact NIFS admissions.