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Workplace Ergonomics for Injury Prevention
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Course description
An employer that is committed to the health and safety of their employees understands the value of an effective workplace ergonomics program, which can maintain and even increase productivity. Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics is a two-day soft skills training course for trainers to teach about the susceptibility of the human body when it’s exposed to repetitive strain. Topics include: the basic principles of ergonomics, how to design an ergonomic workstation, ergonomic practices for common postures and movements, how to identify ergonomic hazards and minimize their effects, and much more.
Trainers can download this courseware, and customize if desired, and be ready to deliver a comprehensive classroom experience in no time. The soft skills courseware package includes comprehensive training materials, including an instructor guide, student workbook, recommended reading list, assessments, diagrams, and much more.
Course outline
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Getting Started
What is Ergonomics?
Legislation and Regulatory Bodies
Session Three: The Role of Ergonomics in Your Workplace
A Plan for Everyone
Case Studies
Session Four: The Ergonomic Assessment Cycle
Session Five: Identifying and Assessing Ergonomic Hazards
How to Identify Ergonomic Hazards
An Assessment Toolkit
Case Study: The Acme Widget Company
Session Six: Developing a Plan to Address Ergonomic Issues
Three Key Methods
Categorizing
Session Seven: Identifying and Implementing Solutions
Where to Find Ideas?
Making Connections
Session Eight: Obtaining Employee Buy-In
Change Management 101
Insights
Session Nine: Tips for Successful Implementation
Session Ten: Reviewing Your Ergonomics Program
Session Eleven: Basic Ergonomic Principles
Session Twelve: Optimal Sitting and Standing
Best Practices for Sitting
Best Practices for Standing
Identifying Areas for Improvement
Session Thirteen: Safe Lifting and Transporting
Lifting Safely
Transporting Materials Safely
Session Fourteen: Ergonomic Workstations
Overview
Making Connections
Session Fifteen: Safe Tool Selection and Use
Safe Tool Design
Making Connections
Vibration Considerations
Session Sixteen: Creating an Ergonomic Environment
See the Light!
Breathe the Air!
Hear the Sounds!
Session Seventeen: Bringing It All Together
Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan
What you get
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Quick Reference Guide
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