Industrial Ergonomics - Cal/OSHA (CAL-6.2)
Learning objectives
- Identify the role of the employee in an ergonomic program
- Identify the process of reporting ergonomic problems
- Identify ergonomic controls used to reduce injuries
- Recognize the potential injuries from poor ergonomic design
- Identify ergonomic risk factors in the workplace
Course overview
Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Poorly-arranged work areas where people have to bend or overextend limbs and body parts can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect 1.8 million U.S. workers every year. Employees that take this course will learn how to identify ergonomic risk factors, potential injuries, and methods to minimize or eliminate ergonomic hazards. This course is geared specifically towards California-based general-industry employees to help them identify and improve ergonomic conditions in their workplaces. This course assists California employers in meeting OSHA and Cal/OSHA ergonomic standards.
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.
- 18 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 14136
English, Spanish
Regulations
- 8 CCR Sec. 5110, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.900