Ergonomics for a Remote Workplace
With the rapid and sustained move towards remote and hybrid working, it is crucial that all employees, now primarily responsible for their work environment, know the importance of ergonomics for safe and healthy working conditions. This course will examine why correct remote workspace ergonomics is vital to promote healthy and productive working, as well as explore how to organize your work setup to reduce the risk of common work-related injuries. The course will also offer other remote working best practices and general ergonomic principles to ensure workers develop healthy working habits at home or in remote locations.
Covered in this course:
- Defining ergonomics and telework
- Importance of maintaining an ergonomic workspace
- Individual responsibilities
- Assessing remote working conditions
- The key elements of a remote workspace
- Best practice for your desk set-up
- Healthy working routines
- Simple ergonomic exercises