Ergonomics

The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the application of ergonomics in the workplace. It begins with the basics of the ergonomics approach to MSD prevention and provides participants the opportunity to practice MSD hazard identification, ergonomics risk assessment and risk control. The primary outcome of the course will be learning how to prevent work related musculoskeletal disorders such as back injuries and upper extremity repetitive strain injuries. Students will learn how to identify and assess hazards such as awkward posture and repetitive motion or heavy lifting as well as psycho-social and organizational factors. As well, students will learn the processes that need to be in place to enable a successful ergonomics program.

This course is designed to train sophisticated practitioners of occupational health and safety how to coordinate ergonomics activities for the prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal disorders. Using standard ergonomics assessment tools and thresholds provide participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct ergonomics assessments of computer workstations and industrial tasks, implement effective ergonomic solutions and educate and train in ergonomics issues.

The practicum enables learners to produce an original and relevant ergonomics program or project for application in their own unique working environment. This exercise requires learners to demonstrate specific research and writing skills in synthesizing prior learning from the Ergonomics Foundations and Advanced courses, as well as other information they may choose to incorporate in their work. The major outcome is learners will be able to initiate, implement and document an ergonomics project, using scientifically based guidelines.

The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the application of ergonomics in the workplace. It begins with the basics of the ergonomics approach to MSD prevention and provides participants the opportunity to practice MSD hazard identification, ergonomics risk assessment and risk control. The primary outcome of the course will be learning how to prevent work related musculoskeletal disorders such as back injuries and upper extremity repetitive strain injuries. Students will learn how to identify and assess hazards such as awkward posture and repetitive motion or heavy lifting as well as psycho-social and organizational factors. As well, students will learn the processes that need to be in place to enable a successful ergonomics program.

This course is designed to train sophisticated practitioners of occupational health and safety how to coordinate ergonomics activities for the prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal disorders. Using standard ergonomics assessment tools and thresholds provide participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct ergonomics assessments of computer workstations and industrial tasks, implement effective ergonomic solutions and educate and train in ergonomics issues.