Many activities in the laboratory can exert strain on muscles and joints - ultimately causing injury or partial disability. To maintain good ergonomic health, employees need to know how to avoid movements and work patterns that could harm them.
Among the ergonomic policy tools modern companies are using, is the Ergonomic Risk Assessment Form. It helps develop ergonomic techniques that make employees healthier, safer, fitter and more productive - and feeling less fatigued at the end of their workday.
ALWAYS READY'S online training course "Laboratory Ergonomics" teaches how to set up work areas to minimize the strain of using laboratory equipment of all kinds.
Areas covered in this course include:
. Parts of the body most susceptible to ergonomic problems
. Arranging work areas to minimize stress and strain
. Working from "neutral" positions
. Most and least stressful types of body movements
. Proper lifting techniques
. Effective stretching exercises
. And More.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective, stress-free, time-convenient and easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at a comfortable pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
All laboratories employees should undergo ergonomic training on an annual basis. Learn how to control laboratory ergonomic risk factors - improving overall comfort and productivity - by having you employees take "Laboratory Ergonomics" as soon as possible.
This course is one of 108 titles in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Please Also preview: "Planning for Laboratory Emergencies". "Orientation to Laboratory Safety" and "Safe Handling of Laboratory Glassware."
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