Tattoo Shop Ergonomics shows tattoo artists how to increase workplace comfort and reduce the risk of work-related injuries. Instead of being a boring technical lecture, this online course tells the story of a tattoo artist who has just started to notice occasional numbness and tingling in his hand. As the story progresses, he quickly learns about the practical benefits of using ergonomics. So will you.

Who should take this course?

This online course is designed for tattoo artists and permanent cosmetics technicians. Electrologists, and people working in other personal service occupations, will also benefit from this course.

Why should you take this course?

Every time you work on a client you put a certain amount of stress on your body by making repetitive motions or working with a vibrating tool. You also might be sitting in an awkward position, working with a raised elbow, hunching your shoulders, or leaning to one side.

These are all stress factors that could eventually cause musculoskeletal injuries. Such damage to your body might make it difficult, or impossible, to continue working. This course will help you reduce the risk of that happening.

Course Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Explain how making repetitive motions and working in awkward or fixed positions can cause damage to your muscles, joints, nerves, and tendons
• Recognize warning signs that indicate such damage could be occurring
• Use the Ergonomic Tip Sheet and Ergonomic Check List that are provided in the course to identify specific actions that can help you to:
  • improve your comfort
  • increase your efficiency
  • reduce the risk of injuries
  • prolong your career