Online Training
Workplace Safety for Office Professionals
We don’t always think of offices as dangerous places – “death by meeting” is probably the biggest risk that comes to mind – and yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 76,000 office workers sustain disabling injuries every year in the US alone. Just because the risks are not as obvious as they are in a factory doesn’t mean they aren’t there.
What You'll Learn
- How to prevent computer eyestrain.
- How to set up your workplace correctly for minimal risk of injury.
- How to avoid the most common office injury – slips, trips, and falls.
- The proper way to use a chair (trust us, the video for this one is hilarious).
- Proper lifting techniques.
- The importance of proper breathing protection. Surgical masks don’t usually cut it, folks!
- How to avoid setting your building on fire.
- Eye strain is the most commonly reported physical complaint in office-related jobs, and too much of it for too long can cause your eyeballs to just fall right out of your head. And while that last part probably isn’t true, the rest of it is. Which is why this video will help make sure that all the screens you stare at all day long don’t end up being more trouble than they’re worth. You’ll also see the world’s worst eye exam, as well as what happens when you ask your friends to help you film a safety video. Enjoy!
- This video addresses some of the major causes of injury due to poor workstation design and illustrates several simple ways to improve them. You’ll also see some killer dance moves and learn about an electrifying new way to motivate your employees. Who would have thought that a training video about ergonomics could be so entertaining?
- We couldn’t think of a catchy title involving the word ‘posture,’ but thankfully we did manage to create a fun video to show you how to avoid a back injury by sitting and standing correctly. You’ll also see some amazing uses for wheely chairs, and some fun ways to take a healthy break from working. A video about chair safety that you’ll actually want to watch twice? Yep. That’s what this is.
- This video will help you avoid a potentially life-changing back injury, unless you ignore everything we tell you. You’ll learn why proper posture is such a big deal (hint: it’s not just because it looks good), and you’ll also see a bunch of stupid ways to lift things that you’ve probably done yourself.
- In this video you’ll learn how easy it is to suffer hearing loss in the workplace, and how to prevent it. You’ll also learn the difference between 80 decibels and 85 (which is not as obvious as it should be), and there might be some other stuff in here too. We can’t remember.
- Except for motor vehicle accidents, falls at work are the most common form of workplace injury. This video will help you recognize various falling hazards and take some simple steps to prevent injury. We’ll also cover some very ineffective ways to prevent slips, trips & falls, and there might be several people going up and down stairs with varying degrees of success. Did we film some realistic falling sequences to scare you into obedience? You’ll have to watch to find out!
- On the off chance that you don’t want to catch on fire today, we’ve created this video to help ensure that you avoid the most common causes of fire in the workplace. You’ll also see a terribly organized evacuation drill, and there might be a hint of romance in this one too. Enjoy!
About This Course
We don’t always think of offices as dangerous places – “death by meeting” is probably the biggest risk that comes to mind – and yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 76,000 office workers sustain disabling injuries every year in the US alone.
That’s why we created the Workplace Safety for Office Professionals video series, a dynamic and entertaining training course designed to guard you against the hidden dangers of office work.
From proper workstation set-up to avoiding a debilitating back or neck injury, we cover the most common causes of stress and strain. (Except for your obnoxious co-workers. You’re going to have to deal with them on your own.)
Now you would be forgiven if you thought watching this series would be a slow and torturous ordeal. Safety training often is. Fortunately, though, we don’t want to make boring videos anymore than you want to watch them.
So we’ve loaded our videos with enough hilarity that you might accidentally laugh out loud while watching them. So consider wearing headphones while you watch these. Your laughing will be even more entertaining if your colleagues can’t hear what you’re laughing at.
The point is, these videos are as enjoyable as they are useful. So kick back – without falling out of your chair – and get ready to enjoy our Workplace Safety for Office Professionals series. We offer serious solutions in a seriously funny way.
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
- Certificate
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
- Registration Fee
- $89.99 CAD
Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
Which online training courses does Safe + Sound offer?
Click here for a full list of online courses, listed alphabetically.
What is BIS Safety Software Inc.?
BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.
Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
Our partners BIS Safety Software Inc. are, in our opinion, the best providers of online safety training courses in Canada. We’ve been working with BIS since March 2012 and we are completely happy with the service they provide.
It might be that your first aid certification hasn’t yet expired but you don't feel confident in your skills and would like a refresher or you maybe you need to do a WHMIS course or H2S. Whether you're looking for Confined Space Entry, Firefighting, Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, Safe Slinging and Rigging, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, Wilderness Awareness, or many other safety courses, you will likely find them in our Online Course Library.
Is there a time limit for online courses?
Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.
How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?
When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.
Related Topics
Related Industries
Disclaimer
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd has made every effort to ensure the quality and standards of educational products sold and distributed by Safe+Sound via this website. Once purchased all online courses and products are non-refundable and all sales are final. Please review all cancellation policy details prior to purchase.
Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.