$297intermediate

Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics

Name: Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Price: 297.00 USD
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This comprehensive two-day workshop teaches you how to make your workplace as ergonomic as possible. You will explore the science of ergonomics, learn to identify and assess ergonomic hazards, develop and implement solutions, manage change, and apply best practices for sitting, standing, lifting, workstation design, tool selection, and environmental factors—all to protect your body and improve well-being at work.

15 lessons5 modules900 minutes

What you'll learn

Define ergonomics and its related terms
Identify regional ergonomics legislation and regulatory bodies
Explain how ergonomics can be incorporated into your workplace
Assess your environment for ergonomic hazards and create plans to resolve those issues
Review and evaluate ergonomic efforts systematically
Apply change management techniques to support ergonomic improvements
Describe the basic principles of ergonomics
Outline ergonomic best practices for sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
Design an ergonomic workstation

Designing an Ergonomic Workstation and Selecting Safe Tools Ergonomic Workstations Whether or not you use a computer, your workstation should be configured to minimize physical strain. Key guidelines include: **Monitor height and distance** – The top of the screen should be at or just below eye level, roughly an arm's length away. **Keyboard and mouse placement** – Keep elbows at approximately 90°, with wrists in a neutral (flat) position while typing. **Chair alignment** – Follow the ergonomic chair guidelines covered earlier: feet flat, lumbar supported, armrests at elbow height. **Reach envelope** – Frequently used items (phone, stapler, reference materials) should be within easy reach without twisting or stretching. **Typing limits** – Even at an ergonomic workstation, limit continuous typing to no more than four hours per day. **Additional tips for computer users:** Stand and stretch for at least a minute every hour; rest your eyes by looking into the distance every 30 minutes. Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce mouse use. Raise your monitor with a package of paper if a proper stand is unavailable. Use an ergonomic headset instead of cradling the phone against your neck. Selecting and Using Ergonomic Tools The tools you use every day should be designed to keep your body in a neutral position. Consider: **Right tool for the job** – Use specialty tools designed for

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Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics

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Curriculum

Introduction to Ergonomics

Identifying and Assessing Ergonomic Hazards

Implementing Change and Reviewing Your Program

Ergonomic Principles: Sitting, Standing, and Lifting

Ergonomic Workstations, Tools, and Environment

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