Brain Bites – Ergonomics Unleashed

Learn how the principles of ergonomics can improve and enhance your work experience.  

Are you experiencing discomfort or fatigue while working at your desk? Do you want to improve your posture and create a more comfortable and productive workspace? This comprehensive course on ergonomics is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical techniques to optimize your work environment. 

You’ll learn how to arrange your desk and chair to promote proper alignment and reduce strain and how to place the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to avoid repetitive strain injuries and eye fatigue.  

You’ll also learn strategies for creating an ergonomic work experience including organizing your tools for easy access and comfort, utilizing the practice of regular breaks, and incorporating stretching exercises to prevent fatigue and improve circulation. You’ll benefit from our mini stretch-along session which provides practical demonstrations and guidance on stretches that can be done right at your workstation.   

By the end of this course, you’ll have valuable knowledge and skills that you can use to transform your workspace into an ergonomic haven designed to both enhance your well-being and boost your productivity and efficiency. 

Topics covered include: 

• Defining the fundamentals of ergonomics  
• Explaining the impact of ergonomics on health and productivity 
• Setting up an office desk and chair ergonomically for optimal benefit 
• Listing the advantages and disadvantages of standing and sit-stand desks
• Identifying factors to consider before using a stability ball as your chair 
• Optimizing lighting conditions to reduce eye strain 
• Positioning a monitor to avoid eye fatigue and neck strain 
• Positioning the keyboard and mouse to avoid repetitive strain injuries 
• Organizing a workspace for easy access to tools and resources 
• Discussing how to optimize functionality by decluttering the workspace 
• Identifying the benefits of taking regular breaks and risks of not doing so 

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Brain Bites micro-learning courses are information-rich and convey important topics with an engaging mix of video and graphics. With short video lessons, Brain Bites provide the perfect tool to educate today’s busy workforce.  

Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives, and include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.