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Strains, Aches & Pains: What JHS Committees Need to Know about Ergonomics

This course is designed to provide OH&S Committee Members and Worker Representatives with the knowledge and skills to identify Ergonomic problems at the workplace, and ways of finding solutions.

In this course participants will:

  • Learn how to identify ergonomic hazards.
  • Learn risk assessment techniques.
  • Learn how to generate solutions to deal with hazards.
  • Learn strategies to assist in implementing an effective prevention program.
  • Learn how to comply with existing Ergonomics legislation.
  • Have an opportunity to put theory into practice in the exercise, "Fix That Job."

Completion of the OH&S Part 1 (Basic Course) is advantageous before taking this course. 

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BCFED Health & Safety Centre: 200-5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC V5R 4H1
Tel: 604-430-1421 | Fax: 604-430-5917 | Toll Free: 1-888-223-5669 | Email: ohsadmin@bcfed.ca

Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Local 378
United Steel Workers
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