Work Health and Safety (WHS): Ergonomic Awareness at Work
This course focuses on improving ergonomic awareness in the workplace to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and discomfort. It helps workers understand how posture, workstation setup, movement, and early warning signs impact health, safety, and long-term wellbeing under WHS principles.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the principles of ergonomics and why they matter in workplace safety
- Identify ergonomic risk factors related to workstations, posture, and movement
- Adjust workstations to support safe posture and reduce physical strain
- Apply safe body mechanics during routine tasks and manual activities
- Recognise early signs of ergonomic-related discomfort or injury
- Contribute to a workplace culture that promotes ergonomic awareness and injury prevention


Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the principles of ergonomics and why they matter in workplace safety
- Identify ergonomic risk factors related to workstations, posture, and movement
- Adjust workstations to support safe posture and reduce physical strain
- Apply safe body mechanics during routine tasks and manual activities
- Recognise early signs of ergonomic-related discomfort or injury
- Contribute to a workplace culture that promotes ergonomic awareness and injury prevention


Modules
- Fundamentals of Ergonomics in the Workplace
- Designing and Adjusting an Ergonomically Safe Workstation
- Body Mechanics and Safe Physical Practices at Work
- Identifying Early Indicators of Ergonomic Strain and Injury
- Building and Maintaining an Ergonomic Safety Culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers ergonomics principles, workstation setup, safe body mechanics, early signs of strain, and promoting ergonomic safety in healthcare workplaces.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Log in or sign up to your Care Learning account using your email and password at care-learning.com to enrol.
Yes, the course is suitable for healthcare professionals working in clinical, administrative, and support roles.
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