Instruction for office workstations

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Self-study program on health and safety at the office workplace

Access to the service

The offer can be used by employees of the University of Jena with the URZ login data via the Moodle platform.

To the course

For whom

Employees who require general instruction on occupational health and safety

Description

The digital instruction module is designed to support managers in ensuring that employees with an office workplace receive mandatory instruction. The module can also be used as basic training for employees without a traditional office workplace and concludes with a quiz. Participants will then receive a certificate by email.

Note: Facility and building-specific content (in particular locations of fire extinguishers/first aid equipment, escape routes, first aiders/fire safety assistants, safety officers, special fire safety regulations, protective measures in accordance with the risk assessment) must be instructed by managers in addition to the digital instruction module.

Topics

  • Typical hazards at the office workplace
  • Protective measures & information on: ergonomic design of office workstations, lifting and carrying, shelving, cabinets, climbing aids, mental stress, teleworking/mobile working, etc.
  • Groups of people with special requirements (people with disabilities/chronic illnesses, expectant/nursing mothers)
  • Players in occupational health and safety
  • Emergencies (emergency call, fire, accidents, accident insurance cover)