**7. Role of employers**

To prevent WMSDs, employers must work collaboratively with their employees and ergonomic experts. Employers must make every effort to offer ergonomic training programs to their employees, as WMSDs related to computer work are preventable and may save a significant amount of money for them. As stated elsewhere, the economic benefits of ergonomics education programs can be realized by reviewing direct and indirect cost implications on OSHA Safety Pays website. There are myriad ways an employer can offer ergonomics education. One way to deliver ergonomics education is to make ergonomic resources easily accessible. For example, a company's intranet site may have a folder where employees can locate useful ergonomic information and resources. Recorded webinars can also be made available on the company's intranet site. Staff may be sent periodic e-blasts with ergonomic tips.

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