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About This Course
The construction industry requires that employees are capable of managing intense physical demands. Handling heavy loads and repetitive tasks, which can place employees at risk of serious injury, are all too familiar to this workforce.
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries can be caused by both strenuous and seemingly simple physical activities. Muscle strains, sprains and other injuries can be the result of very common actions like lifting, stooping, kneeling, twisting, gripping, stretching, reaching overhead, or manueuvering in awkward positions. More serious debilitating injuries can occur as well like back problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, sprains, and strains.
This course will:
- Provide an understanding ergonomics
- Teach you to identify potential musculoskeletal hazards on the job site
- Uncover ways to prevent potential musculoskeletal injuries
- Outline ways to increase productivity and reduce risks
This course fulfills 1 hour of general elective credit toward earning or renewing your Site Safety Training (SST) card.
Course Facts
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Duration
1 Hour
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access
Courses Available 24/7
Course Structure
At your own pace, save progress as you go
Course Updates
Content is updated and current
Course Credit
1 hour
Course Outline
- Why is ergonomics important?
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
- Are you increasing your risk?
- Effective Work Practices and Controls
Course Objectives
- Define ergonomics
- Define and explain the term musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)
- Identify the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders
- Recognize ergonomic hazards and how to avoid becoming injured
- Identify solutions to prevent or minimize musculoskeletal disorders
Testing
After completing the lessons and passing the 10-question final exam with a score of at least 75%, you'll receive a certificate of completion. You get three attempts to pass the final exam.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an awareness-level orientation ONLY. Your employers must provide you with specific training on:
- Lifting
- Using equipment that can cause musculoskeletal disorders
- Any daily work activity with associated musculoskeletal hazards
Instructor Information
Instructor: John Rupp Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Accreditation
360training.com, Inc. is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
