Creating Healthy Workspaces: Ergonomic Essentials
Ergonomics at work
By Catherine Therrien
Description
This course focuses on the principles of ergonomics in the workplace, providing participants with techniques for setting up workspaces that minimize physical strain and improve comfort. The training includes practical demonstrations of proper posture, workstation adjustments, and exercises that promote physical well-being and productivity.
What you will learn:
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The importance of ergonomics for reducing injury risks and enhancing comfort.
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Techniques for adjusting workspaces to prevent musculoskeletal issues.
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Practical exercises for relieving tension and promoting circulation.
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Best practices for maintaining proper posture throughout the workday.
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Methods for setting up ergonomic workstations and using supportive equipment.
Outcomes:
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Reduced risk of workplace injuries due to improved ergonomic practices.
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Increased employee comfort and productivity through optimized workspace setups.
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Enhanced well-being as a result of adopting proper posture and movement techniques.
What you will learn
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The importance of ergonomics for reducing injury risks and enhancing comfort.
-
Techniques for adjusting workspaces to prevent musculoskeletal issues.
-
Practical exercises for relieving tension and promoting circulation.
-
Best practices for maintaining proper posture throughout the workday.
-
Methods for setting up ergonomic workstations and using supportive equipment.
Outcomes:
-
Reduced risk of workplace injuries due to improved ergonomic practices.
-
Increased employee comfort and productivity through optimized workspace setups.
-
Enhanced well-being as a result of adopting proper posture and movement techniques.

Places available : 130
Unlimited access for all your employees to our entire online training catalog.
- Unlimited number of employees
- User management
- Reports and statistics
Activity facilitator
Catherine Therrien
Dre Catherine Therrien pratique la chiropratique en cabinet privé depuis plus de 20 ans, enrichissant constamment ses connaissances. Diplômée en Kinésiologie Appliquée avec la certification la plus élevée (DIBAK), elle s'est spécialisée avec the institute of functionnal medecine en Neurologie Fonctionnelle, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) et ajoutant récemment l'aromathérapie à ses compétences.
Actuellement présidente du chapitre canadien de l'International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK-Canada), elle enseigne et administre les examens pour le DIBAK (IBE) à titre bénévole, contribuant ainsi à l'évolution de la profession à l'échelle internationale.
Passionnée par la capacité du corps à guérir naturellement, Dre Therrien enseigne à ses patients comment mieux comprendre et prendre soin de leur santé au quotidien.