Course Goals and Objectives:
The goal of this course is to inform a company’s leadership regarding the application of ergonomics in their facility. The course covers the Best Practices for an ergonomics program and provides strategy for developing and implementing a program. Topics include departmental roles & responsibilities, cost/benefit, tracking program metrics, legal considerations and case studies.
Agenda:
Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definitions of Applied Ergonomics
- The Ergonomic Risk Factors (Force, Posture, Repetition, Vibration, Environment, Contact Stress, Personal)
- Current and Proposed Legislation/Regulations (OSHA, ANSI, ISO)
- Costs of Workers Compensation, Absenteeism
- Case Studies of Effective Ergonomics Programs
- Workplace examples
Implementing an Ergonomics Program
- Risks & Strategies
- Effective Policies & Procedures
- Staff Roles & Responsibilities
- Workplace Evaluation (Risk Factor Checklists)
- Hazard Abatement (Engineering/Administrative Controls)
- Training & Education
- Medical Case Management
- Tracking Program Metrics