Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics

In this course, you will learn how to identify, assess, and resolve ergonomic issues. You will also learn about basic ergonomic principles for sitting, standing, lifting, transporting items, and using tools. Ergonomic environments and workstations will also be covered.

>#
Learning Objectives:
>
- Define ergonomics and its related terms
- Identify where to get ergonomics information for your region
- Identify how ergonomics can be incorporated into your workplace
- Assess your environment for ergonomic hazards, create ways to resolve those issues, and plan for implementation
- Review and evaluate your ergonomic efforts
- Use change management techniques effectively
- Describe the basic principles of ergonomics
- Outline ergonomic practices for sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
- Design an ergonomic workstation
- Identify important ergonomic features of tools and machines
- Understand the role that environmental factors (such as sound, air quality, and light) play in ergonomics

>#
Other Related Courses:
>#
- Bullying in the Workplace
- Safety in the Workplace
- Workplace Harassment - What It Is and What To Do About It
- Workplace Violence - How to Manage Anger and Violence in the Workplace

>For Complimentary Course
see following category:
>#
1. Workplace Safety