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  1. CCOHS: Job Design

    Aug 28, 2025 · What is job design? "Job design" refers to the way that a set of tasks, or an entire job, is organized.

  2. Job design should involve employees, unions, the health and safety committee and managers during the entire process. Participation of all parties increases communication and understanding.

  3. CCOHS: Hand Tool Ergonomics - Job Design

    How can job design help prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) that can result from using hand tools? People working at a correctly designed workstation and using the best …

  4. CCOHS: Foot Comfort and Safety at Work

    Aug 28, 2025 · The most important goal of job design is to avoid fixed positions especially fixed standing positions. Good job design includes varied tasks requiring changes in body position …

  5. CCOHS: Workplace Stress – General

    Aug 28, 2025 · Job design is also an important factor. Good job design accommodates a worker's mental and physical abilities. In general, the following job design guidelines will help minimize …

  6. CCOHS: Working in a Sitting Position - Overview

    Aug 28, 2025 · The main objective of a job design in this situation is to reduce the amount of time the person spends sitting still. However, while frequent changes in the sitting position are …

  7. CCOHS: Working in a Standing Position - Basic Information

    Aug 28, 2025 · The basic principles of good job design for standing work are: Change working positions frequently so that working in one position is of a reasonably short duration.

  8. CCOHS: Headlines: Don't be afraid of your mouse

    However, most ergonomists agree that the design and position of the mouse, the position of your body, and the way you use the mouse may contribute to your risk of injury. JOB DESIGN AND …

  9. CCOHS: Back Injury Prevention

    Sep 4, 2025 · The design of the work environment is an important element for back injury prevention. Illuminate the work area at a level of 200 lux. Use task lights or other additional …

  10. CCOHS: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

    Aug 28, 2025 · What are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and …