The Train-the-Evaluator course is an interactive 8 hour session that has been designed to provide in-house resources with the knowledge needed to conduct office ergonomic evaluations. The session involves ‘hands-on’ ergonomic evaluations of employees by the attendees.
The training content can be customized to reflect the workstations and work practices at the site.
Curriculum: Train-the-Evaluator for Office Ergonomics
Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definition of Terms, Historical Perspective
- The Science of Ergonomics/Biomechanics
- Trends and Statistics Associated with computer usage
- Appropriate regulations and standards
Form and Function of the Human Body
- Simple Anatomy and Physiology of the Body
- Simple Biomechanics of the Wrist & Upper Extremities
- Simple Biomechanics of the Torso & Spine
- Commonly occurring CTDs (Cause/Effect)
- Static Postures
Ergonomic Issues in the Office
- The ergonomics risk factors
- Repetition
- Posture
- Force
- Static Postures (back, neck, legs)
- Contact Stress
- Lighting/Glare
- Employee technique
- Seating
- Workstation Heights & Layout
Conducting Ergonomics Evaluations
- On-on-One evaluation methods
- Conducting ergonomic “sweeps”
- Making on the spot changes
- Specifying corrective actions
- Employee education
- Reporting & Follow-up
Managing the Program
- Tracking employee requests
- Prioritizing (who gets what?)
- New Hire or Employee Move Process
- Re-evaluations
- Software Based Approaches
Individual Workstation Assessments (Approximately 20 min. at each workstation)
- Groups of 2-3 trainees
- Evaluate job requirements and perform workstation adjustments
- Perform one-on-one employee training on workstation adjustments and ergonomic issues
- Present results to group