Ergonomics

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, French
Capability: Audio, Video

Every year, hundreds of thousands of workers are diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Understanding how to recognize and reduce the stress on your body from your daily work environment will help greatly reduce the likelihood of developing an MSD. This course discusses MSD prevention techniques in industrial environments, including engineering and administrative controls as well as motion-based, physical, environmental, and psychological risk factors associated with MSDs. Following the tips and guidelines illustrated in this course will reduce your chances of suffering from an MSD and help you have a healthy, productive work experience. [course outline] Musculoskeletal Disorders Economic Effects of Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factor Overview Motion-Based Risk Factors Awkward Postures and Positions Forceful Exertions Repetitive Motion Duration Contact Stresses Vibration Cumulative Effect Physical Environment Risk Factors Psychological State Risk Factors MSDs Symptoms and Prevention Engineering Controls 1 of 2 Engineering Controls 2 of 2 Administrative Controls Proper Lifting Technique Strengthening

Learning Objectives

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Motion-based risk factors
• Physical environment risk factors
• Environmental risk factors
• Psychological state risk factors
• Musculoskeletal disorders prevention
• Engineering and administrative controls
• Proper lifting technique

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: French
Capability: Audio, Video

Every year, hundreds of thousands of workers are diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Understanding how to recognize and reduce the stress on your body from your daily work environment will help greatly reduce the likelihood of developing an MSD. This course discusses MSD prevention techniques in industrial environments, including engineering and administrative controls as well as motion-based, physical, environmental, and psychological risk factors associated with MSDs. Following the tips and guidelines illustrated in this course will reduce your chances of suffering from an MSD and help you have a healthy, productive work experience. [course outline] Musculoskeletal Disorders Economic Effects of Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factor Overview Motion-Based Risk Factors Awkward Postures and Positions Forceful Exertions Repetitive Motion Duration Contact Stresses Vibration Cumulative Effect Physical Environment Risk Factors Psychological State Risk Factors MSDs Symptoms and Prevention Engineering Controls 1 of 2 Engineering Controls 2 of 2 Administrative Controls Proper Lifting Technique Strengthening

Learning Objectives

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Motion-based risk factors
• Physical environment risk factors
• Environmental risk factors
• Psychological state risk factors
• Musculoskeletal disorders prevention
• Engineering and administrative controls
• Proper lifting technique

Duration: 0.38 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
Capability: Audio, Video

If you work with heavy loads or repeatedly twist to move materials from one location to another, you may be at a greater risk of back injury. Back injuries are suffered by more than one million workers every year, account for twenty percent of all workplace injuries, and cost companies billions of dollars. This course will help prevent back injuries at your workplace by raising awareness about the common causes of acute and cumulative back injuries, signs and symptoms of back injuries, and the engineering and administrative controls that can be implemented to prevent back injuries.

Learning Objectives

• The need for back injury prevention
• What the back and spine are
• Common causes of back injuries
• Risk factors
• Signs and symptoms of back injuries
• Prevention, including proper lifting technique

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Every year, hundreds of thousands of workers are diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Understanding how to recognize and reduce the stress on your body from your daily work environment will help greatly reduce the likelihood of developing an MSD. This course discusses MSD prevention techniques in industrial environments, including engineering and administrative controls as well as motion-based, physical, environmental, and psychological risk factors associated with MSDs. Following the tips and guidelines illustrated in this course will reduce your chances of suffering from an MSD and help you have a healthy, productive work experience.

Learning Objectives

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Motion-based risk factors
• Physical risk factors
• Environmental risk factors
• Psychological state risk factors
• Musculoskeletal disorders prevention
• Engineering and administrative controls
• Proper lifting technique

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Every year, hundreds of thousands of workers are diagnosed with musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Understanding how to recognize and reduce the stress on your body from your daily work environment will help greatly reduce the likelihood of developing an MSD. This course discusses MSD prevention techniques in office environments, examples of awkward postures and positions, proper lifting technique, workstation setup, work habits, and stretches. Following the tips and guidelines illustrated in this course will reduce your chances of suffering from an MSD and help you have a healthy, productive work experience.

Learning Objectives

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Risk factors
• Awkward postures and positions
• Proper lifting technique
• Symptoms and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
• Workstation design
• Proper work habits

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

Imagine performing daily activities such as writing, driving a car, or using a phone without your hands. Because hands are used so frequently, hand safety can be taken for granted. The construction and manufacturing industries pose a particular risk to the hands due to the size and complexity of the equipment and machinery present. This course will provide general hand safety awareness and discuss techniques for avoiding common hand injuries.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the parts of the hand
• Identify safety guidelines for working with your hands
• Identify the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with your hands

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

In the U.S., shoulder injuries result in more days away from work than any other work-related injury. Many activities – including reaching and lifting – can strain the body and cause injuries to the back, neck, shoulders, and limbs. To prevent shoulder injuries, make sure equipment and controls are maintained and function correctly, follow safe work practices, use required PPE, don’t overexert, maintain good posture, and stretch and take breaks regularly. It is also important to exercise and take care of yourself during non-work hours.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the main components of a human shoulder Identify risk factors for shoulder injuries
• Describe the impact of shoulder injuries on the workplace
• Describe common shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, sprains, strains, factures, arthritis, and frozen shoulder
• List common treatments for shoulder injuries
• Identify and describe components of the “Hierarchy of Controls”
• List symptoms for which you should consult a health care professional
• Identify methods of preventing shoulder injuries

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

What is ergonomics and how does it benefit you? This interactive online course looks at medical aspects which will help you understand why ergonomic study and a well-designed work environment are not only important, but essential. In addition to general solutions presented, you will review 13 common user-friendly ergonomic guidelines which have been developed from exhaustive studies. Finally, you will examine the economics of ergonomics to learn how well-designed ergonomic products and practices can help produce savings.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the following terms: ergonomics, microergonomic equipment, macroergonomic equipment, acute trauma, and cumulative trauma
• Briefly describe how each of the following traumas result from lack of ergonomic design and improper work techniques: lifting or pulling, twisting or turning, carpal tunnel syndrome, poor blood circulation, and bursitis
• List at least seven of the 13 presented common economic guidelines
• Explain how a net cost savings can result from increased efficiency due to implementation of an ergonomic change to a workstation object, such as a chair or a table

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, MobileReady

Common workplace health and safety issues can take a toll on staff and the company budget, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Many of the problems workers encounter on the job are preventable if steps are taken to avoid injuries before they happen. This online course explores methods used to design safe workspaces and examines work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), which are a leading cause of injury in the workplace. You’ll also learn specific ergonomically correct techniques for heavy lifting, setting up a computer station and more.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the risk factors for MSDs and the process for addressing ergonomics issues in your workplace
• Identify problem areas and minimize hazards to prevent MSDs
• List specific ergonomic guidelines
• Explain the best way to set up a computer workstation to help prevent the development of MSDs