Office Ergonomics Training

Ergonomics is the science that seeks to adapt tasks and tools to fit the person. In order for us to work as efficiently as possible, we must accommodate our bodies by providing a safe, comfortable workplace. Since people always seem so adaptable, how they fit into the workplace receives less attention.

• There is an increasing number of injuries caused by repetitive motion and stress - known as Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

The Blueprints for Safety Office Ergonomics Program is designed to provide a step-by-step approach to developing an office ergonomics program that is in compliance with the OSHA Ergonomics Program Standard for your company.

The outcomes of your office ergonomics program will be as follow:

• Understand MSDs and the basic principles of ergonomics

• Inform employees about common MSDs, MSD signs and symptoms and the kinds of risk factors, jobs and work activities likely to cause MSDs

• Ensure employees know how to report MSDs and the importance of early reporting

• Establish an MSD management process

• Identify the MSD risk factors in your workplace

• Analyze jobs for the hazards they pose and take measures to control or reduce those hazards