Office Ergonomics
Course Outline
Offered in partnership with HSI
8 Minutes in Length
English/Spanish Available
Industrial Ergonomics Overview
OSH Act of 1970, General Duty Clause, Section 5 (a)(1)(2)
Learning Objectives
Recall the underlying principle of ergonomics in the workplace and core risk factors
Identify underlying causes of CTDs
Recognize common types of cumulative trauma disorders
Match warning signs and symptoms with solutions and actions
Identify ergonomic best practices
Course Overview
This lesson introduces the concept of ergonomics in a general industry office setting, brings awareness to the most common cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), explores strategies to prevent or control CTDs and identifies the basics of an office ergonomics safety program.The purpose of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is to standardize how we communicate about chemical hazards in the workplace. OSHA has adapted its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the globally harmonized system.
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