Home Office: Ergonomics 2.0

  • 7 topics | 33m
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course is designed to provide the basic information needed to recognize and report musculoskeletal disorder, or MSD, signs, symptoms, and risk factors. It also provides information to assist both employees and employers in minimizing the risk of developing work-related MSDs in the home office. This course applies to employees working in home offices and employers managing remote workers. This course was developed with subject matter expert support by DEKRA – Global advisors for safety testing, consulting, inspection, and certification. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders
  • identify early signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries
  • identify exposures in the home office associated with musculoskeletal disorders
  • identify characteristics, signs, symptoms, and exposures in the home office related to musculoskeletal disorders
  • identify practices that can cause back injuries
  • identify actions for controlling ergonomic exposures in order to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders
  • identify ways to modify or adjust home office equipment to reduce exposures
  • identify ways to prevent back injuries and actions to control ergonomic exposures

IN THIS COURSE

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
    3m
  • Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders
    2m
  • Home Office Ergonomic Exposures
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: MSDs and Ergonomic Exposures
    5m
  • Avoiding Back Injuries
    3m
  • Control Methods for Ergonomic Exposures
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Reducing Injury Risks
    5m

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