Advance Industrial Ergonomics
Advance Industrial Ergonomics
OBJECTIVES
The goal of this course is to have the attendees apply the basic principles of ergonomics related to prevention of industrial back injuries, upper extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) and to gain an understanding of significant ergonomic risks potentially affecting their facility. They will be given the knowledge and skills to implement programs in ergonomics, perform ergonomic job analyses, devise injury prevention strategies and develop solutions. With these capabilities, the attendees will be able to justify ergonomic improvements and develop independent programs within their own work environments.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definitions of Applied Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal Disorders & CTDs
- Risk Factor Overview
- Workplace Examples
Ergonomics Program Best Practices
- Successful Methods for Integrating Ergonomics into Existing Company Efforts
- Effective Policies & Procedures
- Workplace Evaluation (Risk Factor Checklists)
- Hazard Abatement (Engineering/Administrative Controls)
- Training & Education
- Medical Case Management
- Case Studies in Ergonomics
Industrial Ergonomics & Program Services
- Ergonomics Program Audit & Strategy Development
- Ergonomics Job Analyses & Solution Design
- Ergonomic Risk Assessments
- Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
Industrial Ergonomics Training Programs
- Ergonomics Leadership Workshop
- Applied Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors
- Ergonomics Awareness for Employees
- Effective Ergonomics Strategies
- Custom Program Development
Advanced Ergonomics Services
- Ergonomics Engineering Simulation, Analysis
- Ergonomic Design of Assembly Lines, Equipment or Facility Design
- Ergonomics Exposure Monitoring & Job Design
- Vibration Measurement & Abatement Programs
Form and Function of the Body Related to Work Design
- Basic Anatomy of the Human Body
- Simple Upper Extremity and Spinal Biomechanics
- Applications to Proper Work Technique
- Muscle effort and reducing fatigue potential
- Optimizing upper extremity work technique
- Optimizing manual materials handling work techniques
Ergonomic Risk Factors and Injury Potential
- Workplace Risk Factors (Posture, Force, Repetition, Vibration, Contact Stress, Environment)
Applied Sciences of Ergonomics
Ergonomic Design Guidelines
- Product/Process Improvement Through Ergonomic Designs
- Tool Design Guidelines
- Manufacturing Workplace Design Guidelines
- Office and Seating Design Guidelines
Risk Factor Identification Through Interactive Exercises
- Risk Factor Analysis Methods
- Employee Survey Methods
- Injury Log Assessment
- Ergonomic Risk Factor Identification
- Procedures for Conducting Ergonomic Workplace/Tools Assessments
- Viewing of job video tapes To Identify Risk Factors (postures, reaches, repetitive/excessive motions, poorly designed workstations)