Since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act of 1970, OSHA has published thousands of regulations governing workplace safety in general, including healthcare ergonomics. Workplaces must create safe environments with all the appropriate equipment for workers to do their jobs safely. Implicit in this mandate is educating workers on the risks of MSDs and how to avoid them.

Introduction to Ergonomics for Healthcare Workers Safety Training

• Key Terms
• Benefits of Ergonomics in the Healthcare Workplace
• Benefits of Ergonomics in the Healthcare Workplace - Improved Health
• Benefits of Ergonomics in the Healthcare Workplace - Reduced Risks
• Applicable Regulations
• Statistics for Ergonomics in the Healthcare Industry