Office Ergonomics
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Office Ergonomics e-learning course provides a practical introduction to office ergonomics. The course deals specifically with problems and injuries related to the use of computers and other office equipment.
The goal of the course is to help you find solutions to ergonomic issues that arise in your workplace.
Topics include:
- musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
- risks of MSDs
- stages of MSDs
- applying ergonomics to office furniture and equipment
- the workstation and the worker
The course includes exercises, reference materials, quizzes and an exam to test your knowledge.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the early signs of discomfort that can arise while working with office equipment.
- Identify the factors responsible for such discomfort.
- Access, control and prevent ergonomic problems and injuries.
Average time to complete this course is 40 to 60 minutes.
Target audience
- workers and supervisors (with or without experience in office work)
- health and safety professionals
- human resources professionals
Pre-requisite
Technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement; however, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful.
Delivery method
This is an e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the internet and you are ready to go! This e-learning course lets you learn at your own pace, in your own environment and at your convenience.
Review process
CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists and are reviewed by employers and representatives from labour and government. This ensures that their content and approach are unbiased and credible.
