CAP Pro Course - Safety - Ergonomics

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Author: Rob Nickla, RBP, M(ASCP) Reviewer: Rory Huschka, M.Ed, MLS(ASCP)

Continuing Education Credits

Objectives

  • Define ergonomics and the resulting musculoskeletal disorders that occur when proper ergonomics are not followed.
  • Recognize possible ergonomic risk factors when performing routine laboratory procedures.
  • Identify ways to effectively reduce ergonomic risk factors to avoid occupational injuries and maximize productivity.
  • Choose methods to alleviate the risk of injury or musculoskeletal disorders when performing various laboratory-associated tasks.

Course Outline

  • Define ergonomics and the resulting musculoskeletal disorders that occur when proper ergonomics are not followed.
      • Defining Ergonomics
      • Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
      • Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
      • Symptoms and Effects on the Body
      • Which of the following is not a symptom of eyestrain?
      • What is the goal of an effective ergonomics program?
      • Which of the following work practice examples BEST represents a repetitive stressor (repeating same motion over and over again, using the same muscles...
  • Recognize possible ergonomic risk factors when performing routine laboratory procedures.
      • Ergonomic Process
      • Common Laboratory Tasks
      • Ergonomic Risk Factors
      • While conducting an annual competency assessment for a laboratory worker, Amanda noticed that the anti-fatigue mats were missing from the work area. D...
      • In her new leadership position, Tonya was charged with the task of identifying methods for minimizing risk of injury while seeking solutions to improv...
  • Identify ways to effectively reduce ergonomic risk factors to avoid occupational injuries and maximize productivity.
      • The Evolution of Ergonomics
      • The Benefits of Ergonomics
      • Minimizing the Risk of Injury
      • Minimizing the Risk of Injury, continued
      • Early research on human-to-machine interaction expanded to include worker safety and productivity. Which of the following terms BEST describes the gen...
      • Raya is being cross-trained to work in the hematology laboratory. One of the areas included in her training schedule includes the microscope workstati...
  • Choose methods to alleviate the risk of injury or musculoskeletal disorders when performing various laboratory-associated tasks.
      • Educate to Alleviate Risk
      • Ergonomically Designed Equipment and Environmental Factors
      • Reducing Eye Strain
      • Good Workstation Ergonomic Practices
      • Performing Microscopic Work
      • Performing Pipette Work
      • Guidelines for Safe Lifting
      • Body Mechanics and Exercise
      • In the design and implementation of the ergonomics process, laboratory workers in the workplace hold which of the following responsibilities?
      • Upon completion of a newly established workstation in the laboratory, an ergonomic assessment has been conducted to ensure that the setup of the works...
  • References
      • References

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical technologists, and technicians. This course is also appropriate for any staff working in a medical facility that may come into contact with laboratory specimens.
Author Information: Rob Nickla, RBP(ABSA), M(ASCP), began his public health career in 2004 at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory (ASPHL) working in Mycobacteriology, Bacteriology, and Virology. While there, he became the State Training Coordinator and Bioterrorism Training Coordinator in the Bioemergency Response Section and actively participated in several APHL Special Interest Groups for Basic Microbiology, Biosafety & Biosecurity, and Select Agent Training. He served on the ASPHL Safety Committee for several years and helped develop and conduct many in-house safety related trainings. In 2012, he accepted an Associate Biosafety Officer position in the Environmental Health and Safety Department at Arizona State University (ASU). Currently, Rob is the BT (biological threat) and CT (chemical threat) LRN (Laboratory Response Network) Coordinator and State Training Coordinator with the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL). 
Reviewer Information:   Rory Huschka, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP) is a Program Director at MediaLab Inc. He holds a BS degree from North Dakota State University in Medical Technology and an MS degree in Educational Leadership. He is a former Program Director for both MLT and MLS programs. Rory continues to teach as an adjunct professor for various colleges and universities.
 

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