Ergonomics: Working Smarter Not Harder

Award(s):
WorldFest Houston, 2002 Silver

“Workers must be involved in the ergonomic management process. It makes sense and OSHA requires it. Training workers how to identify high-risk activities and participate in developing solutions can have many value added benefits, in addition to reducing worker injuries.”   --Guy Fragala, PhD, PE, CSP

Learning Objective: To teach all healthcare staff strategies for preventing work-related injuries

All workers who do repetitive type movements, use awkward postures or excessive force to do their jobs, strain to maintain certain positions, or are subject to constant vibration are at risk for job-related injuries.

After completing this program, your staff will be able to:

• Identify common Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and their signs and symptoms
• Explain the importance of reporting MSDs early and the consequences of failing to do so
• Describe how to report MSDs
• Identify risk factors, jobs and activities associated with MSD hazards
• Describe engineering controls
• Demonstrate effective work practice techniques for preventing and avoiding MSDs

• New Employee Orientation
• Annual In-Service
• Mandatory Safety Training
• Nursing Education
• Remedial/Risk Reduction Training
• General Staff Education

 

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