Training & Educational Seminars

ERGO 2.0: Management Awareness Training

Course time: 1.5-2 hours
The following agenda outlines the ergonomics awareness course for manage-ment. Class size is unlimited.

Course Goals and Objectives
The goal of this course is to inform a company’s management 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, legislative issues and real case studies.

At the completion of the course the attendees will understand the components of an ergonomics program and know what to expect when implementing a program.

Curriculum : ERGO 2.0

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

Questions and Answers