Workplace Ergonomics for Injury Prevention
$49.00
An employer that is committed to the health and safety of their employees understands the value of an effective workplace ergonomics program, which can maintain and even increase productivity. Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics is a course to learn about the susceptibility of the human body when it’s exposed to repetitive strain. Topics include the basic principles of ergonomics, how to design an ergonomic workstation, ergonomic practices for common postures and movements, how to identify ergonomic hazards and minimize their effects, and much more.
Description
Course outline
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Getting Started
Session Three: The Role of Ergonomics in Your Workplace
Session Four: The Ergonomic Assessment Cycle
Session Five: Identifying and Assessing Ergonomic Hazards
Session Six: Developing a Plan to Address Ergonomic Issues
Session Seven: Identifying and Implementing Solutions
Session Eight: Obtaining Employee Buy-In
Session Nine: Tips for Successful Implementation
Session Ten: Reviewing Your Ergonomics Program
Session Eleven: Basic Ergonomic Principles
Session Twelve: Optimal Sitting and Standing
Session Thirteen: Safe Lifting and Transporting
Session Fourteen: Ergonomic Workstations
Session Fifteen: Safe Tool Selection and Use
Session Sixteen: Creating an Ergonomic Environment
Session Seventeen: Bringing It All Together
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