Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
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. It addresses the key components of an ergonomics program and provides information to assist both employees and employers in minimizing the risk of developing work-related MSDs. This course applies to both office and industrial settings. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.

The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. 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
Employers who may be responsible for implementing an ergonomics program, as well as all persons who have work activities that involve physical efforts such as lifting and handling materials or objects, or actions that involve repetitive motions or other procedures that may be related to MSDs

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0

  • Ergonomics in the Workplace 2.0
  • identify characteristics of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  • Knowledge Check: Ergonomics and the Musculoskeletal System
  • identify signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders
  • Knowledge Check: Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • identify risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders
  • Knowledge Check: Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • identify types of controls commonly used to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
  • Knowledge Check: Control Methods
  • identify basic techniques for prevention of back injuries
  • Knowledge Check: Preventing Back Injuries
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c47_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone