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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
CCOHS: Return to Work - Job Demands Analysis
Jul 29, 2022 · The job demands analysis must include details about the job position, requirements related to safety, training needed, hours of work, skills needed, equipment used, and the work …
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 …
CCOHS: Office Ergonomics - Major Work-Related Risk Factors
What are factors that can lead to ergonomic-related injuries in an office setting? Injuries or illnesses resulting from sitting for long periods can be a serious occupational health and safety …
CCOHS: Hand Tool Ergonomics - Tool Design
Aug 28, 2025 · How can the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) resulting from the use of hand tools be reduced? Tool design (weight, shape, fit to the user and the …
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.