Ergonomics Impact: Engineering Controls


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Overview/Description
In a work environment, workers are exposed to ergonomic injuries that occur due to reaching, bending, awkward postures, and applying pressure or force. Engineering controls help eliminate the risk of injuries and illness. In this Impact series installment, Frank Rooney explores engineering controls to prevent ergonomic issues.

Target Audience
All persons who have work activities that involve physical efforts involving lifting and handling materials or objects or actions that involve repetitive motions or other procedures that may be related to MSDs, and employers who may be responsible for implementing an ergonomics program

Expected Duration (hours)
0.1

Lesson Objectives

Ergonomics Impact: Engineering Controls

  • understand the credentials of the subject matter expert
  • recognize how engineering controls are used to prevent ergonomic issues
  • reflect on what you’ve learned
  • Course Number:
    ehs_ci_a17_sh_enus