Overview:

Master the basic concepts of ergonomics and the appropriate way to apply these principles in your organization. You will learn how to prevent and control back injuries, cumulative trauma and carpal tunnel syndrome. Office ergonomics and the strain index are also addressed. The course concludes with examples of previous cases and solutions and review of participant videotapes. 

What You Will Learn:

• Design ergonomically sound workstations
• Identify how to improve safety, quality, efficiency and comfort
• Perform cost justification
• Prevent and control workplace injuries 

Course Content 

This course will equip you with knowledge and tools to address and solve ergonomics issues in your organization. Topics covered include:

• Ergonomic awareness 
• Ergonomic tools
• Safety
• Quality
• Efficiency
• Comfort
• Back injuries
• Trauma
• Carpal tunnel
• Prevention
• Control