This seminar covers the ins and outs of ergonomics — from the history to ergonomics standards and OSHA guidelines.
Course Schedule
No courses currently scheduled. If you are interested in information on availability, contact IIE Director of Continuing Education and Program Development Larry Aft, P.E., (770) 349-1130.
Overview:
Master the basic concepts of ergonomics and the appropriate way to apply these principles in your organization. You will learn how to prevent and control back injuries, cumulative trauma and carpal tunnel syndrome. Office ergonomics and the strain index are also addressed. The course concludes with examples of previous cases and solutions and review of participant videotapes.
Topic Highlights:
- Anthropometry
- Backs and manual material handling
- Cost justification
| - NIOSH and OSHA guidelines
- Standards
- Work and fatigue
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What You Will Learn:
- Design ergonomically sound workstations
- Identify how to improve safety, quality, efficiency and comfort
- Perform cost justification
- Prevent and control workplace injuries
Course Content
This course will equip you with knowledge and tools to address and solve ergonomics issues in your organization. Topics covered include:
- Ergonomic awareness
- Ergonomic tools
- Safety
- Quality
- Efficiency
- Comfort
- Back injuries
- Trauma
- Carpal tunnel
- Prevention
- Control