Ergonomics in the Office (HWP-015)

Overview

Delivery method

Online Self-Paced

Duration

0.5 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

Please note that this course is open to Justice Canada employees only.

The layout of your workspace has a direct impact on your health, comfort, and productivity. This practical course on "Ergonomics in the Office" is designed to help you adapt your work environment to your physical needs. You will learn how to identify daily risk factors and properly configure your equipment to prevent pain.

Learning Objectives / Topics covered:

• Define ergonomics.
• List the four causes of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Recognize the 3 stages of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Describe how to properly install office equipment: chair, monitors, mouse, keyboard and related equipment.
• Perform basic stretches.

Client: Organizational Health Programs, Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• To flag any requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before starting the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

Please note that this activity is not eligible for accreditation of continuing professional development (CPD) with the law societies.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).