S@W2013_First Day At Work

Title translated into English

S@W2013_First Day At Work

Film: Duration in minutes

1:03 minutes

Product description

During work, employees often manually lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects, maintain uncomfortable postures, or strain their muscles. Good ergonomics at the workplace can reduce this strain and improve productivity and employee well-being. This entry conveys the message of working safely and healthily with good ergonomics practices.

Aims and objectives

In all workplaces, employers or employees may need to perform physical or manual tasks. Injuries caused by strenuous manual tasks, commonly known as musculoskeletal disorders, can affect anyone in all workplaces. This entry aims to raise awareness on the importance of practising good ergonomics in the workplace to prevent injuries.

The medium is one of the categories for submission to Safety@Work Creative Awards 2013 organised by WSH Council and ST Engineering.

Target audience

Workplace Safety and Health professionals, workers and supervisors.

Awards

Safety @ Work Creative Awards 2013 Commendation and Judges' Choice

Contact details Editor

Nanyang Polytechnic
Ang Mo Kio Av 8180, Singapore-569830 Singapore
yeo_siew_liang@wshc.gov.sg http://www.nyp.edu.sg

Contact details Production company

Nanyang Polytechnic
180 Ang Mo KioAvenue 8, Singapore-569830 Singapore
+65-65501811 Nicholas_LEE@nyp.gov.sg http://www.nyp.edu.sg