Description

What Will Students Learn?

• Define ergonomics and its related terms
• Identify where to obtain ergonomics information for your region
• Describe the basic principles of ergonomics
• Outline ergonomic practices for sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Design an ergonomic workstation
• Identify important ergonomic features of tools and machines
• Know why movement is important to prevent injury
• Understand the role that environmental factors (such as sound, air quality, and light) play in ergonomics
• Identify how ergonomics can be incorporated into your workplace
• Assess your environment for ergonomic hazards, create ways to resolve those issues, and plan for implementation
• Review and evaluate your ergonomic efforts

What Topics are Covered?

• Getting started
• The role of ergonomics in your workplace
• Basic Ergonomic Principles
• Increasing Movement to prevent injury
• Creating an ergonomic environment
• Identifying and assessing ergonomic hazards
• Identifying and implementing solutions
• Successful implementation
• Bringing it all together