Workplace Ergonomics Training
Improving employee awareness of onsite and remote workplace ergonomics promotes wellness, safety and productivity.
Course description
Traliant’s Workplace Ergonomics training is a 25-minute course that introduces learners to the concept of ergonomics and how ergonomic best practices can enhance safety and productivity. Learners will explore common ergonomic risk factors, musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention basics, and corrective steps they can take in office, home office, and non-office settings to reduce strain and discomfort.
This course supports OSHA-recommended efforts to address recognized ergonomic hazards and help prevent musculoskeletal disorders as part of an effective workplace safety program.
ONLINE TRAINING
Workplace Ergonomics Training Course for Employees
Ergonomics covers these topics and more:
- What ergonomics is and why it matters
- Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors
- MSD signs and symptoms
- Ergonomic control methods for reducing MSD risk
- Common ergonomic mistakes and how to correct them
- Employer and employee requirements related to ergonomic hazards
KEY FEATURES
Why you'll love our training
It’s time to embrace a new era of online training with a valued partner who will ensure seamless implementation, along with a learning experience your employees will truly enjoy.
Course administration
Traliant makes it simple to roll out training to your workplace and provide technical support directly to your employees at no additional cost.
Course customizations
Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.
Translations
Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.
What to consider when choosing the most effective workplace ergonomics training
- Protect employee health: Ergonomics helps to prevent injuries, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that can be caused by repetitive movements, awkward postures, and forceful exertions.
- Improve workplace safety: Training helps to create a safer workplace environment where employees are less likely to experience injuries.
- Boost productivity: Ergonomics helps to reduce pain and discomfort, which can lead to increased focus, productivity, and engagement.
- Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills they need to create a safe and comfortable workspace.
- Strengthen your organization's commitment to employee well-being: Training demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its employees.
- Reduce the risk of injuries and related costs: Training can help to minimize injuries, which can significantly reduce costs associated with healthcare, workers' compensation, and lost productivity.
- Repetitive movements: Performing the same movement repeatedly, such as typing or using a mouse.
- Awkward postures: Maintaining awkward postures for prolonged periods, such as hunching over a keyboard or reaching overhead.
- Forceful exertions: Using excessive force to perform tasks, such as lifting heavy objects or gripping tools tightly.
- Neck pain: Pain in the neck or shoulders.
- Back pain: Pain in the lower back.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Numbness, tingling, or pain in the wrist, hand, and fingers.
- Shoulder pain: Pain or stiffness in the shoulder.
- Eye strain: Headaches, blurred vision, or dry eyes.
- Headaches: Tension headaches or migraines.
- Adjust your workstation: Make sure your chair is adjustable and provides good support. Position your keyboard, mouse, and monitor at a comfortable height and distance.
- Take frequent breaks: Get up and move around every 20-30 minutes.
- Stretch regularly: Perform stretches throughout the day to relieve muscle tension.
- Use appropriate tools: Use ergonomic tools such as ergonomic chairs, keyboards, and mice.
- Vary your tasks: Take breaks from tasks that require repetitive movements or awkward postures.
