Safety Webinar: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries in the Workplace
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Description:
Learn how to identify and correct common ergonomic risk factors before they contribute to discomfort, strain, or workplace injuries. This practical session will help employees recognize how workstation setup, posture, repetitive movements, and daily work habits can affect their health and comfort. Participants will learn how to create a more ergonomic workstation, use safe body mechanics, recognize early warning signs of musculoskeletal disorders, and incorporate simple habits throughout the workday to reduce physical strain. The webinar will also provide practical strategies that can be applied immediately, whether working in the office, from home, or in a hybrid environment.
What Participants Will Learn:
- How to identify common ergonomic risk factors in their work environment
- Proper workstation setup, including desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, and mouse positioning
- Safe body mechanics and posture for computer-based work
- Early warning signs of musculoskeletal disorders and when to take action
- Simple stretches, movement breaks, and daily habits that can help reduce strain
- Practical ways to improve comfort, productivity, and long-term workplace wellness
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is beneficial for anyone whose work involves prolonged sitting, computer use, or repetitive tasks, including:
- Office workers with sustained computer use
- Administrative and clerical staff
- Customer service and call center employees
- Remote and hybrid workers
- Safety, risk management, and workplace health professionals
- Information technology and other employees with extended screen time
- Employees experiencing occasional discomfort, fatigue, or repetitive strain from their work activities
Whether working at a traditional desk, from home, or in a hybrid setting, attendees will gain practical tools to make their work environment more comfortable and reduce the risk of ergonomic-related injuries.
Join us on this Zoom webinar, presented by Risk Control Advisor, Jake Dickman.