Health and Safety - Equipment and Chemicals Series: Sprains and Strains
Product Code: reg118 Time: 30.0 minute(s) CEUs:

Summary:

Sprains and strains are the number one cause of lost work time due to illness or injury in the U.S. Sprains and strains can be reduced through the use of ergonomics and good work practices.

Objectives:

  • Describe the relationship between ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
  • Determine the incidence of sprains and strains in national workplace injury statistics.
  • Explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sprains and strains.
  • Determine the methods of preventing sprains and strains in the workplace.


Topics:

  • Statistics
  • Sprains and strains
  • Prevention

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.



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