Office Ergonomics
Studies from the American Cancer Society have examined the way sitting increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 Diabetes, and depression. Office ergonomics is the process of reducing worker injury through effective workplace design. OSHA states that even when the design of the workstation is correct and environmental factors are at their best, users can face risks from task organization which can intensify the impact of other risk factors, such as repetition. Additionally, failing to recognize early warning signs could allow small problems to develop into serious injuries.
In this online training course, employees will demonstrate knowledge of how to implement ergonomic principles in office settings to minimize or eliminate potential hazards. Employees will learn to identify ergonomic risk factors at office workstations, basic ergonomic designs used to prevent injuries, and differentiate between the correct and incorrect methods to lift safely.
Relevant Standards: N/A
- Linear Duration/min: 00:14:00
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for all office employees.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- ERG 2.1.0 Introduction and objectives 01:06
- ERG 2.2.0 Identify ergonomic risk factors at office workstations and their effects 03:46
- ERG 2.3.0 Identify basic ergonomic designs used to prevent ergonomic injuries 02:16
- ERG 2.4.0 Differentiate between correct and incorrect lifting methods 01:19
