Hand and Wrist Injuries - Orientation
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This course aims to educate participants on the critical role of hand and wrist safety in the workplace. Given that hand and wrist injuries are prevalent and can lead to significant productivity losses, absenteeism, and long-term consequences for both employees and employers, this course emphasizes the importance of understanding how these body parts function, recognizing common injuries, identifying hazards, and implementing effective preventative measures. By fostering awareness and proactive safety practices, the course empowers individuals to safeguard their hand and wrist health, ensuring they can perform daily tasks both at work and in their personal lives.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist and their significance in various tasks. ; Identify the most common hand and wrist injuries, including their causes and symptoms. ; Recognize potential hazards in the workplace that may lead to hand and wrist injuries. ; Apply effective preventative measures to minimize the risk of injuries. ; Develop strategies for reporting and managing hand and wrist injuries when they occur.
Duration: 25 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Hand and Wrist Injuries - Orientation
This course aims to educate participants on the critical role of hand and wrist safety in the workplace. Given that hand and wrist injuries are prevalent and can lead to significant productivity losses, absenteeism, and long-term consequences for both employees and employers, this course emphasizes the importance of understanding how these body parts function, recognizing common injuries, identifying hazards, and implementing effective preventative measures. By fostering awareness and proactive safety practices, the course empowers individuals to safeguard their hand and wrist health, ensuring they can perform daily tasks both at work and in their personal lives.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist and their significance in various tasks. ; Identify the most common hand and wrist injuries, including their causes and symptoms. ; Recognize potential hazards in the workplace that may lead to hand and wrist injuries. ; Apply effective preventative measures to minimize the risk of injuries. ; Develop strategies for reporting and managing hand and wrist injuries when they occur.
Duration: 25 min.