Training & Educational Seminars
Seminar EES : Effective Ergonomics Strategies
Course time: 8 hours
The following agenda outlines an eight-hour seminar in ergonomics designed to provide a broad range of topics related to the implementation of ergonomics programs. The session is intended for a diverse audience including company managers, engineers, health & safety managers and ergonomic task force members, medical personnel, human resources, supervisors and production employees. The seminar attendance is typically limited to 50 attendees.
Course Goals and Objectives
The goal of this course is to have the attendees apply the basic principles of ergonomics related to the prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD’s) including back injuries and upper extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) and to gain an understanding of significant ergonomic issues affecting their industry. They will be given the knowledge and skills to implement programs in ergonomics, perform ergonomic job analyses, devise injury prevention strategies, develop solutions to abate ergonomic hazards and complete cost/benefit analyses. With these capabilities, the attendees will be able to justify ergonomic improvements and develop independent programs within their own work environments.
Curriculum : Seminar EES
Role of Ergonomics in Today’s Industry
- Definitions of Applied Ergonomics & Biomechanics
- How Ergonomics Interfaces with Existing Safety and Health Programs
- Definitions of Ergonomically Related Injuries
- Cumulative Trauma Disorders
- Costs & Benefits of Ergonomics
Components of an Effective Ergonomics Program
- Status of OSHA Legislation & Regulations
- Ergonomics Programs Successes and Failures
- Case Studies
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Program Tracking Metrics
The Ergonomics Risk Factors
- Postures
- Force
- Repetition
- Contact Stress
- Environment
- Vibration
- Personal
Ergonomics & The Applied Sciences
- Basic Anatomy of the Human Body
- Applied Biomechanics (Models)
- Manual Material Handling (MMH) Analysis
- Applying Anthropometry to Job Design
- Work Physiology (Strength & Fatigue)
- Exercises
Ergonomics Design Guidelines
- Product/Process Improvement Through Ergonomic Designs
- Tool Design Guidelines
- Manufacturing Workplace Design Guidelines
- Office and Seating Design Guidelines
Identifying, Prioritizing & Solving Ergonomics Issues
- Conducting an Ergonomics Risk Assessment
- Injury/Incident Log Assessment
- Employee Survey Methods
- Ergonomic Risk Factor Identification
- Videotape Analysis of Risk Factors (postures, reaches, repetitive/excessive motions, poorly designed workstations)
Review & Conclusions
