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Ergonomics: Office
This web-based Ergonomics: Office course aims to aid employees in pinpointing ergonomic risks within their workspace, consequently minimizing the likelihood of suffering from work-related ergonomic injuries_x000D_
The Ergonomics: Office course, offered online, is structured to empower employees with the knowledge to discern ergonomic hazards in their work environment, thus mitigating the probability of incurring injuries related to ergonomics during their work hours
Upon the completion of this Ergonomics: Office course, participants should be able to:
- Define ergonomics and its significance
- Elucidate the types of activities that may result in discomfort or harm
- Detect early signs and symptoms of MSDs and other injuries related to ergonomics
- Determine approaches to modify your workspace to avoid injury
- Showcase methods to maintain your ergonomic health both at work and home
The following topics are covered in this Ergonomics: Office course delivered online:
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) - Their definition and development process
- Types of Injuries - Affecting the eyes, neck, shoulders, elbow, wrist, finger, and back
- Factors Resulting in Pain or Injury - Excessive force, repetitive motion, awkward postures, static postures, swift movements, compression or contact stress, and vibration
- Your Equipment - Desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop, smartphone/tablet, document holder, wrist rest, foot rest, and lights
- Your Work - The use of any tools or engineering controls provided by your employer, dividing tasks when possible, and introducing variety in tasks to prevent muscle and other soft tissue fatigue; Use of any personal protective gear required for your job; Following correct lifting techniques for anything you need to lift
- Your Body - Explaining proper posture/neutral position and its importance in performing work tasks
- Job Safety Analysis - Its definition and your contribution
- Navigating Through the Work Day - Stretching, taking breaks, and changing positions
- Healthy Lifestyle - Regular exercise, staying hydrated, healthy eating, stress reduction, and adequate sleep
- Reporting and Managing Injuries - When and whom to report, and what to do in case of a work-related injury
Around 30 minutes
A score of 80% is required to successfully pass the Ergonomics: Office course. Participants have up to three attempts to reach the passing score.
On completing this online course successfully, participants can download and print a completion certificate.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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