COURSE 722 COURSE SYNOPSIS

Ergonomics Program Management Course Description: This presentation will help the and safety staff develop and evaluate an effective ergonomics program for your company. The benefits to your organization’s corporate culture will be significant and long term. Ergonomics programs should not be regarded as separate from those intended to address other workplace hazards. Aspects of hazard identification, case documentation, assessment of control options, and health care management techniques that are used to address ergonomic problems use the same approaches directed toward other workplace risks of injury or disease. Although many of the technical approaches described in this course are specific to ergonomic risk factors and MSDs, the core principles are the same as efforts to control other workplace hazards. 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: Components of an effective ergonomics program Work ergonomics analysis Identification of personal, job, and environmental ergonomic risk factors Ergonomics Job Hazard Analysis Controlling risk factors Medical Management Ergonomics Education and Training Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this training, given a written exam, scenario, or simulation, the learner will: Describe the basic components of an effective ergonomics program Conduct a basic workstation ergonomics analysis Identify personal, job, and environmental ergonomic risk factors in two different work environments Condjuct a basic Ergonomics Job Hazard Analysis List at least three methods for controlling risk factors in your workplace Discuss medical management requirements Describe the requirements for an effective Ergonomics Education and Training Program Note: Some of the learning objectives must be completed on site. 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.