Training & Educational Seminars
ERGO 1.0 : Ergonomics Awareness for Employees
Course time: 1.5-2 hours
The following agenda outlines 1.5-2 hour ergonomics awareness course for production employees. A class size of up to 50 attendees is recommended.
Course Goals and Objectives
The goal of this course is to increase the production employees awareness of ergonomic issues in the workplace. The course will teach attendees how to minimize their ergonomic risks through proper technique at work and at home. In addition, simple techniques for enhancing the ergonomics of their workstations ‘within their control’ will be emphasized.
Skill Verification (Optional):
A pre-test and post-test may be administered to each attendee. The questionnaires will test the attendees’ knowledge regarding key ergonomic information. The pre-test will measure the attendees’ baseline knowledge. The post-test will measure the attendees newly acquired knowledge as a result of the course.
Curriculum: ERGO 1.0
Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definitions of Ergonomics
- Employees Roles & Responsibilities
- Basic Function of the Human Body
- Controlling Ergonomic Risk Factors (Posture, Force, Repetition, Vibration, Contact Stress, Environment)
- Home Environment
- Simple Biomechanics
- Strength and fatigue
- Workplace examples
Questions and Answers
