Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that result from ergonomic injuries are the most common reason employees cannot work. However, you can prevent these types of injuries. This course will explain the actions you can take to avoid or minimize the ergonomic risks you face at work. Ideal learners are semiconductor fabrication workers.

This online Semiconductor Ergonomics for Maintenance and Service course covers the following topics:

• Types of Injuries and Risk Factors
• Reporting Guidelines
• Best Practices for Workstations
• Best Practices for Handling Materials
• Best Practices for Maintenance Tasks
• Selecting Hand Tools
• Planning Considerations

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize common types of injuries
• Identify ergonomic risk factors
• Recall early reporting guidelines
• Recognize ergonomic best practices for setting up and using workstations, manually handling material, and completing common maintenance tasks
• Select hand tools that optimize ergonomics

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.