COURSE 711 COURSE SYNOPSIS

Introduction to Ergonomics Course Description: In this course, the student will explore engineering and management strategies that help you achieve success in reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The overall goal of the course is to create greater understanding of the importance of basic ergonomics principles and how to successfully design and implement an effective ergonomics program. Summary of Regulatory Requirements: This training is required by government regulations and/or employer policy (see window below) for all employees who may be exposed to hazards during the normal performance of work duties. from www.osha.gov OSHA has a four-pronged comprehensive approach to ergonomics designed to quickly and effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The four segments of OSHA's strategy for reducing injuries and illnesses from MSDs in the workplace are: Guidelines, OSHA will develop industry- or task-specific guidelines for a number of industries based on current incidence rates and available information about effective and feasible solutions. Enforcement, OSHA will conduct inspections for ergonomic hazards and issue citations under the General Duty Clause and issue ergonomic hazard alert letters where appropriate. Outreach and Assistance, OSHA will provide assistance to businesses, particularly small businesses, and help them proactively address ergonomic issues in the workplace. National Advisory Committee, OSHA will charter an advisory committee that will be authorized to, among other things, identify gaps in research to the application of ergonomics and ergonomic principles in the workplace. Prerequisites: None. Key Knowledge/Skill Topics: Definitions of ergonomics concept purpose of ergonomics. Identification of personal, job, and environmental ergonomic risk factors The importance of proper workstation design Controlling risk factors Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this training, given a written exam, scenario, or simulation, the learner will: Define: ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) Describe the purpose of ergonomics. Identify at least three risk factors related to the person, the job, and the environment List at least four methods to control ergonomics risk factors Evaluate a workstation and discuss possible ergonomic improvements that might be made. Written Exam/Skill Demonstration: Written Test. 5-10 question module quizzes. 25 question final exam. Student must achieve 70% score. Three attempts allowed. Skill Demonstration. Conduct mock safety inspection and basic inspection report that identifies at least three hazards and makes recommendations for corrective action and long-term system improvements. Course Length: Up to one hour per module. Instructors: Instructors for the online and on-site components of this training must be competent in the subject being presented. A competent person must have completed formal training, should have practical experience, and have written authorization from the employer. Class size/Location: NA for online training. Classroom or area to accommodate size of class (maximum of 15 learners is recommended). This course may be conducted at any suitable facility. Documentation: Document training with a training roster signed by the instructor that identifies student, course name, date, location, and testing results. Certificate of completion unique identification information should be placed in student records.