Industrial Ergonomics – Cal/OSHA

CAL-6.2

Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Poorly-arranged work areas where people have to bend or overextend limbs and body parts can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect 1.8 million U.S. workers every year. Employees that take this course will learn how to identify ergonomic risk factors, potential injuries, and methods to minimize or eliminate ergonomic hazards. This course is geared specifically towards California-based general-industry employees to help them identify and improve ergonomic conditions in their workplaces. This course assists California employers in meeting OSHA and Cal/OSHA ergonomic standards.