EHS Course Name: Back Safety/Ergonomics
- Approximate Length: 1 Hour
- Attendance Requirements: All employees that may be required to complete significant amounts of manual heavy lifting. All employees interested in ergonomic issues such as proper computer workstation setup are encouraged to attend
- Frequency: Prior to initiating tasks that may involve significant amounts of manual heavy lifting.
This session discusses a variety of ergonomic issues ranging from proper lifting techniques and strategies to a comprehensive review of computer workstation setup. Some of the potential causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (or WMSDs) are outlined, and preventative measures are presented. Reviews of specific workstations by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety are available upon request.
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