Medical - Back Care and Ergonomics Overview
Learning objectives
- Identify the health care tasks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and explain the role of employers and workers in reducing MSD risks
- Assess the MSD risks associated with the tasks you perform at the health care facility where you work
- Determine how to perform your health care work tasks in a way that reduces your risk of developing MSDs
Course overview
This lesson will familiarize you with the principles of back care and ergonomics in order to help you prevent work-related injuries that are common for health care facility workers. You will learn proactive steps you can take to reduce the types of work-related injuries that may account for pain, discomfort, lost time, and decreased productivity.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 6 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Medical - Back Care and Ergonomics Overview
Regulations
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders, “Elements of Ergonomics Programs,” Publication No. 97-117
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), NIOSH-Issued Publications, “Guidelines for Protecting the Safety and Health of Health Care Workers,” Publication No. 88-119
- United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Computer Workstations eTool
- Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPSP)
- Cal/OSHA Consultation Service, Research and Education Unit, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations, “Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Materials Handling,” 2007