Video Library: Ergonomics

Back Safety: Ergonomic Connection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: the Key Method of Prevention
Ergonomic Programs That Work
Ergonomics: Break the RMI Habit
Ergonomics Safety
Ergonomics: Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
Ergonomics: Your Body at Work
Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety
Industrial Ergonomics
Office Ergosafe: Ergonomic Task Analysis
Office Ergosafe: Working in Comfort
Way We Work
Working Ergonomically in the Workplace

• Back Safety: Ergonomic Connection
  #BA005 (13 min. 1992)
  Occupational
  After a brief discussion on the anatomy of the back and how it works, this video demonstrates and explains the importance of proper lifting techniques. Maintaining fitness and ergonomic considerations are emphasized.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: the Key Method of Prevention
  #CA003 (15 min. 1986)
  Occupational
  This video acquaints supervisors with the "key method" concept of look, listen and take action to prevent debilitating cumulative trauma disorders. They are taught what carpal tunnel syndrome is and how to recognize early signs and situations that could lead to problems later on. Also provided are simple, inexpensive ergo-nomic solutions. Supervisor's handbook and an administrator's guide are included.
• Ergonomic Programs That Work
  #ER006 (21 min. 1998)
  Occupational
  The video was taped at four companies' sites, and it discusses various aspects of an ergonomics program. This video also gives valuable information and tips from two experienced CSHOs on evaluating ergonomic programs.
• Ergonomics: Break the RMI Habit
  #ER005 (12 min. 1997)
  Occupational
  This program incorporates ergonomic procedures to help your employees work safer and smarter. This program, which is based upon the only approved ergonomics standard in the country, is ideal for use in all U.S. workplaces.
  • Introduction to RMIs
  • How to reduce repetitions
  • Good posture
  • Reverse stretching
• Ergonomics Safety
  #ER002 (5 min. 1992)
  Occupational
  A refresher training video, which gives an overview by adapting the worker to the job to prevent workplace injuries.
• Ergonomics: Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
  #ER003 (14 min. 1995)
  Occupational
  Using your arms, wrists and hands doesn't always have to be a struggle for comfort. That's what this video program is all about!
  • Working in neutral positions
  • Repetitive motion
  • Minimize force, eliminate direct pressure
  • The value of taking short breaks and exercising
• Ergonomics: Your Body at Work
  #ER004 (20 min. 1991)
  Occupational
  This award-winning video program reviews proper ergonomic mechanics and will help employees avoid injuries. How to make low-cost ergonomic worksite improvements is examined.
  • Definition of ergonomics
  • Cumulative trauma disorders and contributing factors
  • Worksite analysis: low-cost improvements
  • Modifying body mechanics
  • Proper use of hand tools
• Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety
  #HA002 (12 min. 1999)
  Occupational
  Hands are irreplaceable instruments--motivate employees to protect their only pair:
  • Sense of touch, power grip & precision grip
  • Gloves: choosing the right type, length and fit, inspecting, washing and storage
  • Hand pads & guards, finger guards, barrier cream
  • Ergonomics: avoid repetition, use natural positions
• Industrial Ergonomics
  #IE000 (12 min. 1999)
  Occupational
  Employees can avoid unnecessary strain with the following ergonomic education:
  • Workplace customizing: tools, material & equipment selection, including power tools
  • Whole body neutral positions; warm ups, stretching
  • Proper lifting/avoiding repetition
• Office Ergosafe: Ergonomic Task Analysis
  #OF002 (16 min. 1993)
  Occupational
  Teaches ergonomic team members how to recognize, prioritize and change job tasks that have the potential to cause cumulative trauma and back-related injuries. Classroom and field sessions will educate participants on how to evaluate a job, determine the degree of physical stress related to the job and select methods for reducing the stress.
• Office Ergosafe: Working in Comfort
  #WO006 (18 min. 1993)
  Occupational
  Introduces simple ergonomic solutions to workstation design, proper body mechanics, exercises and suggestions for job variations that will help employees do their jobs free of stress and strain. This module is intended for both employees and ergonomic team members.
• Way We Work
  #WA005 (18 min. 1990)
  Occupational
  Simple ergonomic solutions to work station design, as well as proper body mechanics, exercises and suggestions for job varia-tions, are provided to help your employees do their jobs free of stress and strain.
• Working Ergonomically in the Workplace
  #WK003 (22 min. 2005)
  Occupational
  This film shows employees how to recognize ergonomic problems in an office environment, potential adverse effects "bad ergonomics" can have and practical solutions they themselves can use to help deal with ergonomic problems in the office.
  • Physiology of the Body
  • Parts of the Body Most Effected
  • Eyestrain
  • Pragmatic Preventative Measures
  • Correct Use of Office Equipment
  • Exercises and Stress Release