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Ergonomic Safety
Training Course Specifics
| Summary: |
Risk factors and symptoms for repetitive stress injury in the clinical laboratory, with explanation and demonstration of ergonomically correct practices |
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All laboratory staff |
Length of Course: 1 hour
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Sara Trimble, MT(ASCP)
Adam Orkand, BA |
1 hour
| Accredited by: |
P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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Identify eight risk factors for repetitive stress injury. |
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Identify symptoms of repetitive stress injury. |
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List eight methods of avoiding repetitive stress injury. |
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Overview
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Learning Objectives |
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Introduction |
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Repetitive Stress Injury
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Overview |
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Symptoms |
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Risk Factors |
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Neutral Posture |
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Awkward Postures |
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Static Positions |
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Forceful Exertions |
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Repetitive Motion |
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Contact Stress |
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Lifting |
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Vibration or Repeated Impact |
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Environmental Conditions |
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Avoiding RSI
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Take Action |
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Activity at Home |
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