September 29, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Ergonomics in the Workplace (Practicable Solutions)

Ergonomic hazards in the workplace have slowly made their way into the public eye. Many of the ways we work such as lifting, reaching, or repeating the same movements may strain our bodies and lead to injuries. Ergonomics prevents these types of injuries by fitting the job to the person using proper equipment and work practices. This results in the safest way to work and prevents workplace injuries.

By making workers more comfortable doing their job employers will see an increase in workplace moral and productivity as well as a decrease in time-loss injuries such as the common sprains, strains, and tears which account for more than 60% of injuries in Manitoba.

This course will give participants the knowledge they need to go into their own workplace and be able to identify the hazard, assess the risk, and find the safer way.