Ergonomics: Office Ergonomics
Health, Fitness and Wellness
Training
Provided by Technical Presentations
This course presents information on the types of ergonomic problems that can occur in your office, and what steps you should take to avoid them. Learn what you can do to correct many of the problems you encounter. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently available in English, but other language tracks can be added.
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Ergonomics: Office Ergonomics
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Ergonomics Overview and Physical
Systems
Controlling Ergonomic Stressors
Hand and Wrist - General Positions
Hand and Wrist - Using Tools
Arm and Shoulder - Problem Positions
Maintaining Neutral Arm and Shoulder Positions
Back and Neck - Potential Problem Areas
Back and Neck - Ergonomically Proper Positions
Exercise and Ergonomics
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe an example of a mechanical system in the human body.
Identify the main causes of ergonomic problems.
Describe ways of avoiding ergonomic problems.
Identify specific hand and wrist movements that can create ergonomic stress.
Identify tool-related ergonomic problems that can affect the hand and wrist.
Describe techniques to avoid tool-related ergonomic problems.
Identify positions that cause stress to the arm and shoulder.
Describe situations that can result in ergonomic problems for arms and shoulders.
Identify techniques to avoid ergonomic injuries to arms and shoulders.
Identify positions that cause stress to the back and neck.
Describe techniques to avoid ergonomic problems with the back and neck.
Describe proper lifting and carrying techniques.
Describe the role of exercise in reducing ergonomic injuries.
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Ergonomics Overview and Physical
Systems
Controlling Ergonomic Stressors
Hand and Wrist - General Positions
Hand and Wrist - Using Tools
Arm and Shoulder - Problem Positions
Maintaining Neutral Arm and Shoulder Positions
Back and Neck - Potential Problem Areas
Back and Neck - Ergonomically Proper Positions
Exercise and Ergonomics
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe an example of a mechanical system in the human body.
Identify the main causes of ergonomic problems.
Describe ways of avoiding ergonomic problems.
Identify specific hand and wrist movements that can create ergonomic stress.
Identify tool-related ergonomic problems that can affect the hand and wrist.
Describe techniques to avoid tool-related ergonomic problems.
Identify positions that cause stress to the arm and shoulder.
Describe situations that can result in ergonomic problems for arms and shoulders.
Identify techniques to avoid ergonomic injuries to arms and shoulders.
Identify positions that cause stress to the back and neck.
Describe techniques to avoid ergonomic problems with the back and neck.
Describe proper lifting and carrying techniques.
Describe the role of exercise in reducing ergonomic injuries.
About The Training Provider: Technical Presentations
Technical Presentations - Technical Presentations is a full-service safety training company. We offer both instructor-based and computer-based training, and we are uniquely qualified to provide the best mix of both types of training to satisfy the culture and needs of your company. We work closely with Multi-Media Access, Inc. and Mastery Technologies, Inc. to deliver off-the-shelf courses and to customize existing...
