WEB-048A: Vivarium jobs are typically physically demanding and highly repetitive, leading to discomfort and work-related injuries. Many vivariums seek ways to reduce these hazards but often find their efforts unsuccessful. This webinar is designed to give participants the basic knowledge needed to begin to implement an effective and sustainable ergonomic improvement program. Using examples of common vivarium job tasks, the webinar will review the risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in vivarium workers and the steps to launch a successful program. Making changes in a fast-paced vivarium environment is often difficult especially when staff have done the job the same way for a long time. This webinar will introduce a participatory ergonomic approach to engage the staff in overcoming this challenge.
Objectives:
- Describe the risk factors for musculoskeletal injury and discomfort in the vivarium environment.
- Identify the advantages of a participatory ergonomics program.
- Describe the key elements of and the steps for launching a successful vivarium ergonomics improvement program.
Audience: Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, vivarium management, supervisors, lead technicians, trainers, and occupational health and safety personnel.
AALAS CEUs: You can apply for up to 1.5 CEUs for the Technician Certification Registry or CMAR recertification. Please use the forms on the AALAS website or online CEU submission.
To view the recording: Once you purchase the product, a link is added to your "My Profile" page on the AALAS website. You will see a menu on the left side of the page. Select "Digital Content Access." There are three files available to download: the instructions, the handout, and a CEU certificate to keep as a record of viewing the recording to earn AALAS CEUs.
Sharing the recording access: Access is granted for a minimum of 90 days but may be extended as long as a year from the date of the live event. You may distribute the recording link via email to your staff. Posting this link or any of the webinar's content on a web page or distribution of these materials by other means to the public is not permitted.
