Ergonomics for Housekeeping Staff


Certification valid for 3 years


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Reduce the risk of back injuries and accidents involved in housekeeping work. With this training, your staff will be able to identify problem situations when performing housekeeping tasks.

To achieve this, they will learn the basic concepts of ergonomics as well as the impacts of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). They will be able to avoid accidents using methods recognized by the CNESST: handling loads, cleaning floors, walls, vertical surfaces and using stepladders, etc. Consult Santinel to prevent accidents and their impact on the health of your workers and your organization.

Learning series:

  • How to avoid back injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) during housekeeping work.
  • The basics of housekeeping ergonomics: health risks, ergonomics and precautions, etc.
  • Load handling techniques, stepladders and floor cleaning.
  • Identification of situations at risk for injury to workers performing housekeeping-specific tasks.

This training is for companies with housekeeping staff such as janitors, housekeeping attendants and supervisors. Regardless of their industry, companies offering this training to their workers will see a reduction in job-related injuries. Consult us to improve your employees’ working methods.

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