Free CPD-Accredited Advanced Course Gives Safety Professionals the Tools to Prevent the Injuries That Cost Organisations Most
Alison has launched a new CPD-accredited course: Ergonomics and Workplace Injury Prevention for Safety Professionals. This free advanced-level online course equips safety officers, health and safety supervisors, operations managers, and compliance professionals with the ergonomics expertise and safety management frameworks needed to identify injury risks before they occur, reduce musculoskeletal disorder rates, ensure OSHA compliance, and build measurably safer working environments. No cost, no barrier — just job-ready knowledge for the professionals responsible for keeping workers safe.
The course covers the full scope of workplace ergonomics and injury prevention: motion economy principles and how poor work design creates physical strain; the identification, prevention, and management of musculoskeletal disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis; the causes of workplace accidents, from environmental factors to human error; OSHA recordable case criteria and OSH Act compliance requirements; and safety performance metrics — incidence rate and severity rate — that allow safety professionals to measure progress and demonstrate results. Practical and grounded in real workplace scenarios, it is designed specifically for experienced practitioners pursuing CPD qualifications.
The World's Most Preventable Workplace Crisis
Workplace injuries are among the most expensive and most avoidable costs that organisations carry. In the United States alone, 2.7 million non-fatal workplace injuries are reported every year, at an average cost of $41,353 per incident — and that figure covers only direct costs. Lost productivity, staff turnover, retraining, reduced morale, and regulatory penalties multiply the true impact many times over. Globally, the International Labour Organization estimates that work-related accidents and illnesses cost approximately 3.94% of global GDP each year.
Musculoskeletal disorders — injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joints caused by repetitive motion, poor posture, awkward positioning, and excessive force — are consistently the single largest category of workplace injury across industries, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and office environments. They are also among the most preventable, when safety professionals have the right training to identify ergonomic risk factors and intervene before chronic injury sets in. The challenge is that ergonomics training of the depth required for meaningful prevention has traditionally required expensive specialist qualifications — creating a gap between the workplaces that can afford expert safety input and those that cannot.
Why Every Safety Professional Deserves Access to Ergonomics Expertise
Mike Feerick, Founder and CEO of Alison, stated: "A safety officer who understands ergonomics doesn't just prevent injuries — they change the culture of a workplace. We want every safety professional, whether they're working in a factory in Lagos, a logistics hub in Lahore, or a care facility in Limerick, to have access to the advanced knowledge they need to protect the people in their care."
This launch strengthens Alison's growing portfolio of occupational health, safety, and compliance courses, reinforcing its mission to make advanced professional training freely accessible to practitioners everywhere.
To learn more or enrol in the course, visit: alison.com/course/ergonomics-and-workplace-injury-prevention-for-safety-professionals
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Alison is a global leader in free online learning and skills development. With over 50 million registered learners across 193 countries (as of October 2025), Alison empowers individuals, communities, and organisations to upskill quickly and effectively – at zero cost.
The Alison platform provides immediate access to over 6,000 free, CPD-accredited courses, covering essential areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Operations, Healthcare and Sustainability. Courses are created by a mix of independent experts and global leaders, including IBM, Stanford and Microsoft.
For organisations, Alison offers a Free Learning Management System (LMS) that enables unlimited learners to access thousands of courses with no upfront cost. A premium version with advanced analytics and customisation is also available. Alison's offering includes a full suite of assessments and psychometric tools, including a Workplace Personality Assessment, Mental Health & Wellbeing Assessment, English Language Proficiency Test, as well as Numerical, Verbal, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
To further support career development, learners also gain access to a Career Guide, a Resumé Builder, and the ability to study offline through the Alison App. The platform is also expanding its reach with multilingual versions, starting with complete Spanish, French, and Hindi offerings — reaffirming its mission to make education accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Founded in 2007, Alison pioneered the concept of free, large-scale online learning and is recognised as the world’s first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform. Today, its mission continues: to break down barriers to learning, helping people gain skills, build confidence, and improve their lives — no matter where they live or what they earn.
