Office Ergonomics Online Training Course

Helps employees identify ergonomic risks in their workplace and how to reduce risk of ergonomic-related injuries.

Product Code:43860
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  • Regulations covered: OSHA General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
  • Helps employees identify ergonomic risks in their workplace and aid in reducing their chances of experiencing ergonomics-related injuries while on-the-job
  • J. J. Keller's Office Ergonomics eLearning course covers the following topics:
    • Introduction to ergonomics
    • Ergonomic Injuries
      • Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) - What are they, how do they develop
      • Types of Injuries - To the eyes, neck, shoulders, elbow, wrist, finger, back
      • Factors that Cause Pain or Injury - Excessive force, repetitive movement, awkward postures, static postures, quick motions, compression or contact stress, vibration
    • The Ergo-Friendly Work Environment
      • Your Equipment - Desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, laptop, smartphone/tablet, document holder, wrist rest, foot rest, lighting
      • Your Work - Use any tools or engineering controls made available by your employer, Break up tasks when you can and add variety to tasks so your muscles and other soft tissues do not experience fatigue, Use any personal protective equipment required for your job, Use proper lifting techniques for anything you need to lift. This will be covered later in this course.
      • Your Body - Explanation proper posture/neutral position and why it is important in performing job tasks
      • Job Safety Analysis - What is it, how can you contribute
    • Staying Healthy
      • Moving Through the Work Day - Stretches, take breaks, change position
      • Healthy Lifestyle - Exercise, staying hydrated, eating right, stress, sleep
      • Reporting and Managing Injuries - When to report, who to report it to, what to do when you are injured on-the-job
  • Intended Audience: All employees working in an office environment
  • Length: Approximately 30 minutes
  • Copyright Date: 2015 (Rev. 1/16)

Format: Online Course

Industry: Workplace Safety / EH&S

UNSPSC Number: Re training or refreshing training services - 86101802

Language: English