Ergonomics: Industrial Ergonomics

Jobs which require heavy lifting and repetitive motion, especially in the manufacturing, assembly and warehousing industries pose a host of risks to workers. Understanding and utilizing proper ergonomics can reduce these risks and help people complete job tasks effectively and safely. This Video On Demand training course shows workers how proper ergonomic safety techniques can save them from dealing with painful and possibly lengthy and costly health conditions.

To safeguard against ergonomic injuries stemming from repetitive motion and overly heavy loads workers must understand how their bodies and tools work together. The video stresses that knowledge of the areas most susceptible to ergonomic injury, including hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, back and neck, and the threats posed to them is pivotal in maintaining a healthy workplace. The video shows how proper ergonomic techniques and exercise help avoid injury during unavoidable tasks such as lifting and kneeling.

This online video training illustrates how the use of prevention techniques coupled with an understanding of body mechanics and ergonomic problems help prevent accidents and injuries.

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Industrial workers

• Introduction
• What Is Ergonomics?
• The Human Body
• Hand and Wrist
• Arm and Shoulder
• Back and Neck
• Lifting Procedures and Exercise
• Review

• Understanding and Controlling Ergonomic Risk Factors
• Ergonomics: To The Point
• Office Ergonomics