Laboratory Ergonomics

This Interactive course on Laboratory Ergonomics discusses the need to set up work areas correctly, as well as how to minimize the strain of using laboratory equipment, tools and instruments. Many activities in the laboratory can exert stress and strain on muscles and joints… ultimately causing significant injuries. To work safely and maintain good ergonomic health, employees need to know how to avoid movements and work patterns that can be harmful. Areas covered in the course include parts of the body most susceptible to ergonomic problems, arranging work areas to minimize stress and strain, working from neutral positions, most and least stressful types of body movements, proper lifting techniques, effective stretching exercises, and more.

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Topics covered in these products include:

  • Customize your work areas to help avoid ergonomic injuries.
  • Know techniques that can be used to avoid undue strain on their bodies.
  • Recognize the correct ways to lift items so that you can help to avoid ergonomic problems.
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Associated Industries: Laboratory Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: Ergonomics, Laboratory Safety.


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