BIS Safety Software Canada

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Laboratory Ergonomics

Our web-based Laboratory Ergonomics course underscores the importance of proper workspace organization, while illustrating ways to reduce the physical toll of working with lab equipment, tools, and devices.

Laboratory Ergonomics

COURSE OVERVIEW

The web-based Laboratory Ergonomics course emphasizes the essentiality of organizing workspaces effectively, as well as offering strategies to lessen the physical burden of utilizing laboratory equipment, tools and devices. Various tasks performed in a lab can put significant pressure on muscles and joints, potentially leading to severe injuries. To ensure safety and maintain optimal ergonomic health, lab employees need to understand how to dodge movements and work routines that could be damaging.

COURSE TOPICS

The web-based Laboratory Ergonomics course delves into the following subjects: 

  • Body parts most prone to ergonomic issues
  • How to set up workspaces to reduce stress and strain
  • Working from “neutral” positions
  • Types of body movements that cause the most and least stress
  • Correct lifting techniques
  • Beneficial stretching exercises
  • And more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated to be around 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Tests administered during this web-based course aim to reinforce the material provided. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have up to three attempts to reach the pass score. A comprehensive student manual, which is a useful resource for future reference and knowledge retention, is available for printing.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

On successfully finishing this online course, a completion certificate will be readily available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW

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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