Workplace Ergonomics Training Online

Duration: 
20 to 60 minutes per module (6 optional modules)
Prerequisites: 
None
Course Cost: 
$0.00
Course mode: 
Self-paced online

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Intended audience

This course is recommended for University personnel seeking to prevent or reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.

Description

This course teaches the impacts of MSDs, the basic principles of ergonomics, and how to prevent or reduce the risk of MSDs in computer work, laboratory settings, and when handling animals.

This online course is hosted on a training vendor’s website.

Regulations and resources

EHS Ergonomics

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

  • To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
  • To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
  • For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201