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Ergonomics Awareness for Employees™ (eLearning Safety Classic)
Ergonomics is about putting “people first.” It is a way to better match tools, equipment, and work methods with workers. The application of ergonomics should be practical. Topics covered in this eLearning lesson: cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), ergonomic related health effects, preventing cumulative trauma disorders and reporting problems.
Ergonomics Awareness For Supervisors™ - Part 1
Ergonomics is about putting “people first.” It is a way to better match tools, equipment, and work methods with workers. In this program were going to cover several key aspects of ergonomics that you as a supervisor or manager should be aware of such as, the topics shown here.
Ergonomics Awareness For Supervisors™ - Part 2
In this lesson, we’ll continue with our look at ergonomics awareness for supervisors by discussing the prevention of work-related disorders and the Ergonomics team approach and training.
Ergonomics Preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders™ - Part 1
In part one of this two part eLearning series, you will learn about identifying the relationships between repetition, force, vibrations and CTDs.
Ergonomics Preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders™ - Part 2
In this eLearning course, you will learn about identifying the risks of static exertion and view several ergonomic examples.
Goin’ Through the Motions™ (eLearning Safety Classic - For Employees)
In this eLearning course, you will learn how the body reacts to repetitive motion, the risk factors in producing repetitive motion injuries, the actions to minimize them, and the treatments available for repetitive motion injuries.
Goin’ Through the Motions™ - eLearning for Supervisors
In this eLearning course, you will learn how the body reacts to repetitive motion, the risk factors in producing repetitive motion injuries, and the actions to minimize them.
SafetyBytes® - Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Cumulative Trauma Disorders, or CTDs, account for more than 50 percent of all occupational illnesses in the United States. Employees affected by these disorders frequently experience substantial pain and functional impairment that may require a change in occupation. In this SafetyBytes® course, we’ll review the definition and common causes of CTDs.
SafetyBytes® Preventing Ergonomic Disorders: Good Work Practices
Health effects that can result from poor ergonomics generally affect the nerves, muscle, and tendons. Common symptoms include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, or swelling of a joint. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss good work practices that are vital in preventing ergonomic disorders.
SafetyBytes® Preventing Ergonomic Disorders: Buy In And Worksite Analysis
Common symptoms of CTDs include a decreased range of motion, decreased grip strength, swelling of a joint or part of an arm, shoulder, neck, or leg. In this SafetyBytes® module, we’ll discuss the first steps you can take to prevent ergonomic disorders.
Back to the Basics™ - Manual Material Handling
This course addresses repetitive motions and how these cumulative traumas can injure the back. Important precaution for preventing injury are stressed including limbering before lifting, getting help, proper lifting motions, pushing, using carts and other techniques for avoiding back problems.