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Ergonomics and Back Injury Prevention

Office Ergonomic Essentials

Course Description

If you have ever sat at a computer for hours a time, you may have experienced pain from sitting too long, numb limbs from poor circulation, and eye strain.
This course will help you identify ways to make your workspace more ergonomically correct so that you can avoid this discomfort and pain. You will learn what the principle of ergonomics is, how to prepare yourself and your work area, and what adjustments you can make to your setup no matter where you work. This course is ideal for anyone who works at a computer for any length of time.

Audience

  • All who work at a computer for any length of time.

Course Details

  • 12 minutes

Employees

 

Preventing Back Injury

Course Description

Life is hard when your back hurts. Back ailments are painful. They can be debilitating. And they may prevent you from working and enjoying activities outside of work. This course helps you understand how the back works and what you can do to prevent back injuries. Ideal learners include all employees.

Audience

  • Applicable to all employees, not just specific physically demanding roles

Course Details

  • 21 minutes

Employees

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