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Office Ergonomics Resource Guide pdf

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Step 1: Build Commitment

This is Step 1 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each step builds on the one before it to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses on…
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Step 2: Identify Ergonomic Hazards

This is Step 2 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each step builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Step 4: Implement Controls

This is Step 4 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each ste p builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Step 6: Evaluate and Improve

This is Step 6 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each ste p builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Primary Ergonomic Hazards

Primary ergonomic hazards are the direct physical demands of work that can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The four primary ergonomic hazards are: Force Repetition Work posture Local contact stress Understanding these hazards…
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Secondary Ergonomic Hazards

Secondary ergonomic hazards can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) by acting in combination with primary ergonomic hazards or increasing the physical demands of work activities. The four secondary ergonomic hazards are: Aspects…
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Step 5: Train and Educate Workers

This is Step 5 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) . Each step builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Ergonomics

Ergonomics means fitting the job to the worker —designing tasks, tools, and workspaces so people can work safely and comfortably. It helps prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) . These are injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints,…
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