Description
They’re known by different names but work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs, or just MSDs) have one thing very much in common: they can cause discomfort, fatigue, pain and injury among workers.

MSDs are often caused by work that involves repetitive motion, forceful movements, and awkward body postures that are done for periods of time. Mainly the wrists, back, legs, shoulders, necks, muscles and joints are affected. This course focuses on good ergonomics principles and work organization as key prevention measures.

Ideal for both offices and manufacturers, this course covers the causes of MSDs, how to develop and use ergonomics as a way to prevent injuries in the workplace, and the importance of having an ergonomic and training program. It can also be used as a practical resource for participants in employee training sessions.

The course also features case studies, review quizzes, and "Ask a Question". Those who score at least 80% on the final exam will be able to print a certificate of completion.

Topics include

• Hazard identification
• Examining evidence of WSMD
• Risk assessment
• Developing and implementing controls
• Job hazard analysis
• Education and training
• Program evaluation and audits
• Recommending changes

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to

• Identify the causes of WMSDs
• Understand the basic elements of workplace ergonomics
• Identify ergonomic hazards in order to prevent injuries
• Develop an ergonomics program and set goals for your workplace;
• Develop training and education tools
• Involve managers and employees in the program

• Managers, supervisors and workers
• Employees working from home
• Occupational health nurses, occupational therapists, and chiropractors
• Health and safety representatives and health and safety professionals

Delivery Method
This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

During checkout, you can choose to register as a single learner or select a multiple learner license. With a multiple learner license you will act as an administrator and add learners from your company. See the tabs above for additional information.

Register as an individual for online access to a specific course. This service is suited to a broad range of individual learners, including:

• students
• small businesses
• professionals wishing to comply with professional development requirements

Learn at your own speed, anytime, anywhere you have access to an internet-enabled computer.

Register a number of learners for online access to a variety of different courses. Monitor their learning experience using simple on-line tools and reports. This service is suitable to a broad range of learners, including:

• business & industry
• educational institutions
• government departments and agencies

Learners learn at their own speed, anytime, anywhere they have access to an internet-enabled computer.

Save with multi-seat licenses!
The more seats you buy the more you save.

A multi-seat license allows you to select course(s) for multiple users for a period of one year. The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. You specify the course title and number of seats (users) and when the service is launched you enter the users names and assign them passwords. You can even track their learning experience using a few simple online reports!

Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price (see course product page) with the following multi-seat discounts applied:

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