Office Ergonomics Training

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our captivating Office Ergonomics Training course is specifically tailored for employees who spend the majority of their day in front of a computer. Upon completion of the Office Ergonomics Training, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of office ergonomics
Comprehend what a musculoskeletal injury (MSI) is and how a poorly organized work station can lead to its development
Identify early signs and symptoms of a MSI
Recognize risk factors associated with the onset of a MSI
Discover how to lower their risk of injury both at work and home, and enhance overall comfort through proper work station organization and the application of micro breaks/movement to alleviate discomfort.

Key features and advantages of this Office Ergonomics Training course include:

A multimedia course with interactive content and audio narration to enhance understanding.
Incorporates key elements required under numerous Health and Safety Code Jurisdictions.
Employees can undertake the course at a time that suits them, and review the material as necessary.
Self-paced learning allows employees to absorb the information at a pace that suits their individual learning needs.
Reduces training costs often associated with traditional in-person training or remote training sites.

COURSE TOPICS

Module 1 – Introduction

Defines office ergonomics
Describes how ergonomics applies to proper set up of their work station to minimize discomfort or risk of injury.

Module 2 – Musculoskeletal Injuries

Explains what a Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) is and how it can occur due to poor work station set up.
Overviews the early signs and symptoms associated with MSI so that an individual can tackle concerns early before developing an injury
Highlights the four key risk factors associated with injury and explains how they relate to work station set up and job design

Module 3 – Shoulders

Main causes of shoulder discomfort and solutions to alleviate the discomfort

Proper work area setup using the Work Zones criteria
Furniture adjustments
Adapt better work habits

Module 4 – Eyes

Understanding symptoms of eye fatigue and/or strain and methods to reduce discomfort.

Prolonged use of the computer screen
Reducing glare
Proper monitor placement
Eye health
Work relief exercises

Module 5 – Back and Neck

Risk factors for back and neck discomfort and solutions to alleviating discomfort, including:

Chair adjustments
Proper monitor and document placement
Changing work habits
Work relief exercises

Module 6 – Arms and Wrists

Main causes for arm and wrist discomfort and solutions

Changing work habits
Making furniture or equipment adjustments

Module 7 – The Legs

Risk factors for discomfort to the legs and strategies to improve comfort.

Furniture adjustments
Changing work habits
Work relief exercises

Module 8 – Safe lifting and carrying practices

Assessing the situation to determine best method of lifting/carrying
Tips and techniques for lifting various sized objects safely.

Module 9 – Summary

Review of key points for proper workstation set up and work relief exercises

Module 10 – Multiple Choice Quiz

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Participants have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in each module interactively. A quiz featuring multiple choice questions and a task to properly set up an interactive virtual workstation follows at the end of the Office Ergonomics Training course. Participants must achieve a score of 75% to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion. Participants have unlimited course access during and after completion.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW