The human body is a fragile system, and we put many demands on it every day. Activities such as reaching to get supplies from a shelf, sitting in front of a computer for hours every day, and moving heavy products around the shop can all take a toll on our bodies. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to make your environment as ergonomically friendly as possible in order to make daily tasks easier on your body and mind.
Learning Objectives:
- Define ergonomics and its related terms
- Identify where to obtain ergonomics information for your region
- Describe the basic principles of ergonomics
- Explain ergonomic practices for sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
- Design an ergonomic workstation
- Identify important ergonomic features of tools and machines
- Recognize why movement is important to prevent injury
- Explain the role that environmental factors (such as sound, air quality, and light) play in ergonomics
- 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
- Demonstrate how to review and evaluate your ergonomic efforts
How You Will Benefit:
- Reduced risk of workplace injury
- Increased productivity and efficiency
- Improved employee morale and retention
- Reduced costs
- Stronger employer-employee relationships
Who Should Attend:
Human Resource Professionals or individuals responsible for office health and safety
Prerequisites: None
Course Format: Live instructor led (synchronous)
Course Duration: 8 hours
This course does not have any sections.