Computer Ergonomics


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

This course is designed to provide the basic information needed to recognize and report musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) signs, symptoms, and risk factors. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All persons who work primarily with computers

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Computer Ergonomics

  • Computer Ergonomics
  • identify statements that characterize musculoskeletal disorders
  • Knowledge Check: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
  • identify what to do when signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders are present
  • Knowledge Check: Signs and Symptoms of MSDs
  • identify risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders
  • Knowledge Check: Risk Factors Associated with MSDs
  • recognize ergonomic solutions that can be used to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders when working with tablets and phones
  • identify office furniture and body positioning that can be used to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
  • Knowledge Check: Control Methods to Eliminate Risk Factors
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c44_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone