Many of the activities performed in a laboratory can exert stress and strain on muscles and joints… ultimately causing significant injuries. To work safely and maintain good ergonomic health, employees need to know how to avoid movements and work patterns that can be harmful.

This training program on “Laboratory Ergonomics” discusses the need to set up work areas correctly, as well as how to minimize the strain of using laboratory equipment, tools and instruments.

Topics covered include:

• Parts of the body most susceptible to ergonomic problems
• Arranging work areas to minimize stress and strain
• Working from “neutral” positions
• Most and least stressful types of body movements
• Proper lifting techniques
• Effective stretching exercises and more

*Available in English only. (Available individually, or as part of MARCOM’s 12-program Laboratory Safety Series.)

Produced by: Marcom