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1588   Ergonomics for the 21st Century   (DVD)

Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the employee's body. It applies to every job and every type of workstation, and is each employee's responsibility that they are aware of ergonomic hazards and take the steps to reduce them.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is and what to do for its symptoms,
• How the computer workstation should be set up to avoid ergonomic problems,
• What the proper posture is for sitting at a computer workstation and,
• What exercises should be performed to prevent ergonomic-related injuries.

14 min.

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