• Content

    Course delivery includes a combination of presentations, practical video demonstrations, handouts and module quizzes to assess your learning.

  • Learn At Your Own Pace

    Our course is divided into modules that can be undertaken at your own pace and in your own time to fit into your everyday busy work schedule

  • Learning Outcomes

    In this course we will teach you how to set a worker up at their workstation, which includes a review of the desk, chair, equipment accessories and consider the environmental factors

  • OHS / Professional Development Record Keeping

    A certificate of completion is provided for all those who complete the course for workplace OHS/PD record keeping.

  • Group Discount Prices

    CWHA are offering corporate clients the option to purchase bulk online training courses. Our packages include 2-3 users, 4-6 users, 7-10 users, 11-20 users. If you have more than 20 people requiring training, please contact us @ [email protected] for a customised quote

We cover the following

  • Review OHS / WHS risk management system and where office workstation ergonomics fits within this system

  • Review ergonomic principles specific to an individual and their desk/workstation

  • Review and implement a step by step process to setting up a worker or client at their workstation

  • Review the research regarding office workstation ergonomics and how to implement this according to the worker's or client's needs

  • Discuss the common workplace issues relating to office workstation ergonomics and how to address these

  • Review common equipment accessories and considerations on when to prescribe these

  • Problem solving examples for the short worker, tall worker, worker with lower back pain and upper limb pain

  • 11 learning modules and multi choice quizzes to assess your learning

  • Certificate of completion provided at the completion of the course for your workplace OHS/WHS records and professional development requirements

Course Learning Modules

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction To The Course - Tips

    • Introduction 1.0

    • Introduction 1.1

    • Introduction 1.2

    • Introduction 1.3
  • 2

    Module 1 - Learning Outcomes & Ergonomic Principles

    • M1.1

    • M1.2

    • M1.3

    • M1.4

    • M1.5

    • M1.6

    • M1.7

    • M1.8

    • M1.9

    • M1.10

    • M.1.11

    • M1.12

    • Module 1 Quiz
  • 3

    Module 2 - Chair

    • M2.1

    • M2.2

    • M2.3

    • M2.4

    • Ideal Chair Features

    • Taking A Look At Each Chair Adjustment Feature

    • M2.5

    • M2.6

    • M2.12

    • Chair - Seat pan width and depth screen

    • Chair - Seat pan depth measurement and recommendations

    • M2.5

    • Chair Seat Pan Adjustment

    • Chair - Seat pan width measurement and recommendation

    • M2.7

    • Chair - Seat pan tilt adjustment

    • M2.8

    • M2.10

    • Chair - Backrest height screening

    • M2.9

    • Chair - Backrest height adjustment

    • Chair - Backrest height and angle adjustment

    • M2.11

    • Chair Back Rest Width Measurement & Recommendation

    • M2.13

    • Chair - Height adjustment

    • Chair Back Rest Height Measurement & Recommendations

    • M2.14

    • M2.15

    • M2.16

    • Chair Quiz
  • 4

    Module 3 - Desk

    • M3.1

    • M3.2

    • M3.3

    • M3.4

    • Adjustable Desk To Suit Worker Sitting

    • M3.5

    • Adjusting a chair to a non adjustable desk height

    • Mismatch between chair height adjustability and desk

    • Thigh Clearance Requirements

    • M3.6

    • M3.7

    • M3.8

    • M3.9

    • M3.10

    • M3.12

    • M 3.13

    • M3.14

    • M3.15

    • Standing Desk Height Adjustment

    • Transitioning From Sitting to Standing Desk Work

    • Footrest Installation For Worker Whos Feet Dont Touch Ground

    • M3.16

    • M 3.17

    • M 3.18

    • Desk Quiz
  • 5

    Module 4 - Keyboard and Mouse

    • M4.1

    • M4.2

    • M4.3

    • Optimal Keyboard Position

    • M4.4

    • Non Optimal Wrist Positions With Keyboard Use

    • M4.5

    • Mouse Use Observations

    • M4.6

    • M4.7

    • M4.8

    • Alternate Mouse Options

    • M4.9

    • Short Keyboard Use

    • M4.10

    • M4.11

    • Gel Wrist Rest Use

    • Gel Wrist Rest Use With Mouse

    • Keyboard and Mouse Quiz
  • 6

    Module 5 - Monitor(s)

    • M 5.1

    • M 5.2

    • M 5.3

    • Optimal Monitor Position For Single Screen

    • Optimal Monitor Position For Dual Screen Use

    • Monitor Position With Multi Or Bi Focal Glasses

    • M 5.4

    • Monitor(s) Quiz
  • 7

    Module 6 - Portable Devices

    • M 6.1

    • M 6.2

    • M 6.3

    • Laptop Ergonomics Part 1

    • Laptop Ergonomics Part 2

    • Laptop Ergonomics Part 3

    • M 6.4

    • Portable Devices Quiz
  • 8

    Module 7 - Other Desk Accessories

    • M 7.1

    • M 7.2

    • M 7.3

    • M 7.4

    • Optimal Document Use

    • Poor Document Use

    • M 7.5

    • Other Accessories Quiz
  • 9

    Module 8 - Environmental Considerations

    • M 8.1

    • M 8.2

    • M 8.3

    • M 8.4

    • M 8.5

    • M 8.6

    • M 8.7

    • M 8.8

    • M 8.9

    • M 8.10

    • M 8.11

    • M 8.12

    • M 8.13

    • M 8.14

    • Environmental Quiz
  • 10

    Module 9 - Equipment Accessories

    • M 9.1

    • M 9.2

    • M 9.3

    • M 9.4

    • M 9.5

    • M 9.6

    • M 9.7

    • M 9.8

    • M 9.9

    • M 9.10
  • 11

    Module 10 - Case Based Studies

    • M 10.1

    • M 10.1b

    • M 10.2

    • M 10.3

    • M 10.4

    • M 10.5

    • Full Desk Setup

    • Case Based Studies Quiz
  • 12

    Module 11 - References & Resources

    • M 11.1

    • M 11.2

    • M 11.3

    • M 11.4

    • M 11.5

    • M 11.6

    • M 11.7

    • Office Workstation Education Handout

    • Office Workstation Poster

    • Home office workstation poster
  • 13

    Feedback Form

    • Online Course Survey

    • CWHA Certificate Instructions.pdf
  • 14

    CWHA Documents

    • Privacy Policy

    • Policy Procedures & Cancellation Policy

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