Ergonomics in the Workplace

The Ergonomics in the Workplace course is designed to educate employees on how to avoid musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and slips, trips, and falls in the workplace through ergonomics.

Therefore, workers in many different industries and occupations expose to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, and reaching overhead. Whereas, It explains the work of a dentist in awkward body postures. Hence, Workers perform the same or similar tasks repetitively.

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Ergonomics in the Workplace Course

This course aims to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. There are many factors within the workplace that can increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are one of the leading causes of missed time from work. Employers should consider the importance of ergonomics in the workplace to keep their employees safe.

Ergonomic Problems in the Workplace

Each workplace may present unique challenges to ergonomics. In order to understand these challenges, workplaces must evaluate all of the obstacles to ergonomics that exist. This course will teach learners how to conduct these evaluations. Furthermore, it will teach learners what documents to review, what resources to use, and how to tackle these issues that arise.

Workplaces collect injury and illness data. This data can be systematically analyzed to identify proven risks in the workplace, and threats to employees’ musculoskeletal health. Workers should also be consulted. Their input will be crucial to creating a safer workspace. 

Risk Factors

Workplace risk factors vary wildly by one’s job and the workplace environment. However, a number of factors are consistent across all industries. The frequency, length, and level of effort required all dictate how likely a work duty is to cause musculoskeletal injuries. Learners will understand specific risks in the workplace, and how to combat them, by completing this course. 

Early Reports of Injury

Workplaces should track all instances of musculoskeletal injuries in order to make the necessary ergonomic corrections. Identifying musculoskeletal injuries allows workplace to create solutions to these challenges. Furthermore, early identification allows for employees to receive faster treatment before injuries become severe. Additionally, tracking of workplace injuries is required by OSHA. Learners will understand the benefits of early injury reports after taking this quiz, so they can take the essential first steps to making their workplaces safer.

Overview of Controls for MSD Hazards

After reviewing the risks to ergonomic health in the workplace, employers should consider how to combat these ergonomic risk factors. Implementing ergonomic solutions will keep employees healthy, make them more likely to stay in their current jobs, and reduce a business’ workers compensation costs. Implementing controls for musculoskeletal injury hazards benefits both staff and employers.

Learners will understand the different types of controls that can be used to mitigate ergonomic hazards upon completion of this course. Some types of controls are more relevant and successful than others for limiting ergonomic injuries. A few examples of practices that limit ergonomic injuries include:

• Reducing repetitive movements in the workplace
• Ensure workplace equipment enables natural postures
• Require that heavy objects are carried by at least two people to reduce the risk of injury

Learning about the different categories of controls and how they can tackle ergonomic challenges within the workplace will make your business safer for staff.

Defining Slips, Trips, and Falls

Identifying and reducing the risks of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace is essential to creating a safe work environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over 700 people die every year due to slips, trips, and falls. While they may seem similar on the surface, slips, trips, and falls are all quite distinct. Each of these hazards will need to be addressed in a different manner to improve workplace safety and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Learners will understand the distinctions between slips, trips, and falls. Furthermore, they will understand what steps OSHA requires and recommends to improve workplace safety.

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slips, trips, and falls all require different preventative measures in the workplace. Employers should educate their employees on both the differences between each, and their respective solutions. Here are a few examples of possible solutions to prevent slips, trips, and falls:

• When encountering a slippery surface, take slow and short steps. Maintain your balance to avoid slipping.
• To prevent trips, be sure to keep all walking areas clear of objects that could cause an employee to trip.
• To avoid falls, be sure to keep all walkways clear of objects. Additionally, be sure to light these areas adequately so employees can see any potential fall hazards and avoid them.

These are just a few of the many solutions to prevent slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Learners who enroll in this course will learn a variety of in-depth solutions. They will learn other tips to stay safe at work, as well. Furthermore, preventing slips, trips, and falls is essential to promoting ergonomics in the workplace.

Ergonomics in the Workplace Online Course

This course can be completed fully online. It can be completed at any time, in any location, and at any pace the employee needs. This asynchronous structure allows the learner to complete the course content whenever it is convenient for them and they are in the proper headspace to learn. This will improve retention of the content and help learners make their workplaces more ergonomic.