Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace

This Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace online training course was designed for employers, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of workers. In this course, we will discuss the risk factors for their development in the workplace; the types of work and work conditions where they are most common; prevention techniques; and treatment methods.

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This Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace online training course explores how painful disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints develop over months or years. In both the US and Canada, they represent approximately 1/3 of all workplace injuries and illnesses, costing North American employers tens of billions of dollars a year in direct costs and as much as five times as much in indirect costs.

In this Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace online training course, you will learn what MSDs are; the risk factors for their development in the workplace; the types of work and work conditions where they are most common; prevention techniques; and treatment methods. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are painful disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints that develop over months or years.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online MusculoSkeletal Disorders [MSDs]: in the Workplace course, the user will learn to:

Describe what musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are
Explain how MSDs develop
Outline the risk factors for MSD development
Recall the types of work and work environments where MSDs occur
Summarize techniques for reducing or preventing MSDs at work
Identify MSD treatment methods

Course Outline

This online MusculoSkeletal Disorders [MSDs]: in the Workplace course is made up of the following sections:

Introduction
About Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Types of Work and Work Conditions Where MSDs Occur
Reducing the Risks for MSDs
Treatment of Work-Related MSDs

Course Audience

This MusculoSkeletal Disorders [MSDs]: in the Workplace course online training course was designed for employers, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of workers. It is also useful for members of health and safety committees, and for employees who are participating in MSD-prevention activities.

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