Print this page A Guide to Office Safety and Health
D. Allen Hughes, P.E.
Course Outline
- General office safety
- Indoor air pollution
- Office ergonomics
- Environmental considerations
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to
enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the injuries related to sedentary office work;
- Be better prepared to remedy sources of indoor air pollution;
- Understand ergonomics and ways to improve comfort; and
- Know important office environmental considerations.
This manual is written for use by managers and employees working in an office environment. It is intended to provide knowledge that can reduce on-the-job related injuries in the office.
Benefit to Attendees
Students will gain an understanding from this course of the proper approach to understanding and improving uncomfortable office environmental conditions.
Course
Introduction
This course is based on the publication, A Guide to Office Safety and Health. The techniques and methodologies described in this course document are applicable to most areas in the United States.
Course Content
This course is based on a document by the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL).
A Guide to Office Safety and Health
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Course Summary
The purpose of this course is to understand the risks associated with on-the-job sedentary health risks and to train employees on how to avoid those risks. The attendee will understand the proper procedures in reducing physical stress and improving ergonomics. Educating employees and mangers on these methods is key concept gained from this course.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
