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722 Ergonomics Program Management
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Ergonomics Awareness Training

The objectives for ergonomics awareness training are as follows:

Image showing employees participating in an ergonomics awareness class
Ergonomics awareness training should include information on the procedures for reporting risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Recognize workplace risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and understand general methods for controlling them.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders that may result from exposure to such risk factors and be familiar with the company's health care procedures.
  • Know the process the employer is using to address and control risk factors, the employee's role in the process, and ways employees can actively participate.
  • Know the procedures for reporting risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders, including the names of designated persons who should receive the reports.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-2. Employers should provide training to employees regarding _____ and _____ of MSDs.