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Ergonomics in the Office Online Training
Online Training Certificate Course
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This course is offered in partnership with Hard Hat Training, a 360training™ company.
This online training course in office ergonomics covers numerous topics addressed in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, participants learn about the recommended OSHA desk height, OSHA office chair regulations, and many other office safety training topics.
Poor posture and repetitive movement in the workplace can lead to injuries from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The study of ergonomics helps prevent these kinds of injuries. This protects employees' health and leads to more efficient business operations.
This course is in partnership with Hard Hat Training. Hard Hat Training and Compliance Training Online™ are divisions of the 360training™.
This course is for:
Office employees, office administrators, managers, human resources staff, and other professionals who are responsible for preventing workplace injuries should take this ergonomics training certification. The online certification is also designed to educate employees who are exposed to office hazards in the performance of their duties.
Case Study: Dual Monitors. Workers at a large customer service call center had to keep a minimum of seven windows open on their monitors at any one time while they were assisting customers. The company had provided them with two traditional (non-flat) monitors at each workstation, but the monitors' large size meant that they could not be optimally positioned. This created eyestrain problems for the workers. The company replaced this arrangement with dual flat-screen monitors and provided ergonomic coaching to their employees.
Key Takeaways: The company experienced an 80 percent reduction in the amount of work-related cumulative trauma disorders after the implementation of dual flat-screen monitors and ergonomic training.
Governing Regulations
OSHA office ergonomics regulations are covered by its General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1). Employers must keep the workplace free from recognized serious hazards. This includes any ergonomic hazard anticipated to be encountered during the performance of an employee's duties.
What You'll Learn
Ergonomic Hazards for Office Workers
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Other MSDs of the Shoulders and Arms
- "Texting Thumb" and "iPad® Neck"
- Stages of MSDs
- Symptoms of MSDs
- Eyestrain-a Repetitive Stress Injury
- Back Pain
- Static Posture Problems
Ergonomics Can Make Your Workplace Better
- Improve Employee Well-Being
- Increase Productivity
- Lower the Cost of Injury Claims
- Safety Standards
- OSHA
- CDC-NIOSH
- ANSI
Safety Responsibilities
- Responsibilities of Employers
- Responsibilities of Employees
Ergonomic Solutions
- Workstation Adjustments
- Chair Height
- Chair Backrest
- Chair Armrest
- Monitor
- Keyboard and Mouse
- Work Copy and Reference Materials
- Telephone
- Surrounding Work Area
- Using Laptop Computers
- Alternative Workstation Arrangements
- Dual Monitors
- Standing Desks
- Alternative Keyboards
- Unconventional Chairs
- Tablets and Cell Phones
- Work Environment Self-Assessment
- Administrative Improvements
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Most of our courses take about two (2) hours to complete. If a final exam is included, you should plan for an additional 30 minutes. Courses that require additional training time will clearly state that in the course title or description.
You’ll have unlimited access during your enrollment or access period. Most CTO courses must be completed within 90 days of purchase. OSHA-authorized Outreach Training provides up to 180 days to finish the course and required survey. Timeframes vary depending on the specific course and regulatory requirements. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Because our courses are self-paced, you can log in and out as needed and complete your training on a schedule that works best for you.
OSHA does not specifically require workplace ergonomics training, but this kind of safety training is encouraged under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1), 29 U.S.C. 654(b)(1). It states that "each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." Retraining helps employees recognize and mitigate the hidden dangers inherent in the office environment.
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