Construction work is hard work. Most workers have had occasional back, hand and joint pains, sprains and strains. Sometimes these injuries cause workers to miss work or impact their life outside of work by making tasks difficult and painful. The good news is that these injuries are preventable. Take this course to learn about the ergonomic hazards of construction, symptoms that workers can catch early, controls or precautions that they can take to avoid injury, and their responsibility to report and prevent ergonomic hazards. Ideal learners are all construction workers.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for over 30% of all worker injury and illness cases. Ergonomic injuries cost employers an estimated $15-20 billion in workers' compensation costs annually.
This course is designed for office workers, remote employees, computer users, data entry personnel, assembly line workers, and supervisors responsible for workplace ergonomics.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
While OSHA does not have a specific ergonomics standard, the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized ergonomic hazards. Several states, including California, have specific ergonomics regulations.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 19-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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