Ergonomics are one of the most overlooked issues in workplace safety, yet they affect everyone from the receptionist to the traveling salesman to the line worker at a manufacturing facility. Simply put, the correctly designed workstation can ensure back, neck, wrist, shoulder, eye and elbow health. It can reduce the potential for everything from stress headaches to shoulder strain, carpal tunnel and lower back surgeries.

Please check out our video, safety tips and resources or contact our safety services professionals for more information.

Safety Video

  • Ergonomics

Ergonomics — Lots of ergonomic principles apply regardless of workplace. This video covers those principles to help prevent injury.

SAFETY TRAINING

Thank you for your interest in workplace safety. Completing this introductory training is easy and will take you less than 10 minutes.

Step One: Watch the video above.

Step Two: Print and complete the quiz.

Step Three: Discuss any questions about the quiz or your specific job with your supervisor.

Step Four: Check out these additional resources and bookmark for future reference.

Step Five: Print these Safety Posters and post in your break room or common areas.

Step Six: Be safe!

Safety Tips & Resources

Ergonomics: Caution-Zone Checklist

Ergonomics: Chairs

Ergonomics:  Computer Workstations

Ergonomics: Construction Workers

Ergonomics: Issues and Solutions for Dental Hygienists

Ergonomics: Tips for Dental Clinics

Ergonomics: Farm Workers

Ergonomics: Keyboard Trays

Ergonomics: Lifting & Good Handling Techniques

Ergonomics: Practical Stretches

Ergonomics: Sit-Stand Guidelines

Ergonomics: Stretching

Ergonomics -Stretching Programs

Hazard Zone Checklist