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Online Office Ergonomics
Training Program

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REGISTRATION – Individual cost of this online Office Ergonomics training program is only $29.00.

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Online Office Ergonomics Training
Image of a lady hving backpain because of poor Office Ergonomics Training

Office Ergonomics Training Program

Overuse and “wear and tear” injuries continue to be among the most costly work related injuries in industry today. 

Besides, these pains and strains can range from mild discomfort or lead to severe pain and disability.

Our online office ergonomics training program identifies the risk factors associated with poor ergonomic positioning but more importantly the controls necessary to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) from occurring. Upon successful completion, a certificate will be issued automatically.

Modules

  • Introduction
  • Identifying Risk Factors
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
  • Ergonomics Defined
  • Ergonomic Guidelines
  • Workstation Layout

View an Office Ergonomics Training demo (click on start button below)

Alberta Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 – Section 211.1

An employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to the possibility of musculoskeletal injury is trained in specific measures to eliminate or reduce that possibility.

  1. Additionally, an employer must ensure that the training referred to in subsection (1) includes:

(a) the identification of factors that could lead to a musculoskeletal injury,

(b) the early signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury and their potential health effects, and

(c) preventive measures, including, where applicable, the use of altered work procedures, mechanical aids, and personal protective equipment.

British Columbia Legislation
Occupational Health & Safety Regulations – Part 4
Section 51 – Education and Training

The employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to a risk of MSI is educated in risk identification related to the work, including the recognition of early signs and symptoms of MSIs and their potential health effects.

New Brunswick Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Section 9 – Duties of Employers

1. Every employer shall (a) take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of his employees;
(b) comply with this Act, the regulations and any order made in accordance with this Act or the regulations; and
(c)ensure that his employees comply with this Act, the regulations and any order made in accordance with this Act or the regulations.
2. Without limiting the generality of the duties under subsection (1), every employer shall ensure that the necessary systems of work, tools, equipment, machines, devices and materials are maintained in good condition and are of minimum risk to health and safety when used as directed by the supplier or in accordance with the directions supplied by the supplier.

Newfoundland/Labrador Legislation
REGULATION 70/09 – Section 52

“An employer shall ensure that a worker who is or may be exposed to a risk of musculoskeletal injury is:
(a) educated in risk identification related to work, including the recognition of early signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury and its potential health effects; and trained in the use of specific control measures, including, where applicable, work procedures, mechanical aids and personal protective equipment.”

Nova Scotia Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act – Duties and Precautions
Section 13 – Employers Precautions and Duties

1. Every employer shall take every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to (a) ensure the health and safety of persons at or near the workplace; (b) provide and maintain equipment, machines, materials or things that are properly equipped with safety devices; (c) provide such information, instruction, training, supervision and facilities as are necessary to the health or safety of the employees; (d) ensure that the employees, and particularly the supervisors and foremen, are made familiar with any health or safety hazards that may be met by them at the workplace; (e) ensure that the employees are made familiar with the proper use of all devices, equipment and clothing required for their protection; and (f) conduct the employer’s undertaking so that employees are not exposed to health or safety hazards as a result of the undertaking.

Ontario Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act – Section 25

2. states: (a)“…An employer shall, provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health and safety of the worker”

Saskatchewan Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996, Part VI
Section 2

“An employer or contractor, in consultation with the committee, shall regularly review the activities at the place of employment that may cause or aggravate musculoskeletal injuries.”

Section 4

“An employer or contractor shall ensure that workers who may be at risk of developing musculoskeletal injury are instructed in the safe performance of the worker’s work, including the use of appropriate work practices and procedures, equipment and personal protective equipment.”
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