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Workplace Ergonomics for Injury Prevention (ESP11EO)

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Savvy

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Course Overview

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

Course Content

  • Academy Topics

    • Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives

    • Pre-Assignment

    • Pre-Course Assessment

    • Getting Started

    • What is Ergonomics?

    • Story Time

    • Legislation and Regulatory Bodies

    • The Role of Ergonomics in Your Workplace

    • An Approach for Everyone

    • Case Study: Which Approach?

    • Basic Ergonomic Principles

    • The Human Body is Part Machine

    • Optimal Sitting and Standing

    • Safe Lifting and Transporting

    • Ergonomic Workstations

    • Safe Tool Selection and Use

    • Increasing Movement to Prevent Injury

    • Increasing Your Movement

    • Workstation Stretches

    • Creating an Ergonomic Environment

    • See the Light!

    • Hear the Sounds!

    • Which is Loudest?

    • Curbing Noise in Your Environment

    • Possible Hazards

    • Identifying and Assessing Ergonomic Hazards

    • The Ergonomic Assessment Cycle

    • How to Identify Ergonomic Hazards

    • An Assessment Toolkit

    • Case Study: The Acme Widget Company

    • Identifying and Implementing Solutions

    • Three Key Methods

    • Where to Find Ideas?

    • Searching for Information

    • Successful Implementation

    • Tips for Successful Implementation

    • Reviewing Your Ergonomics Program

    • Bringing It All Together

    • A Day in the Life at the Acme Widget Company

    • Personal Action Plan

    • Course Summary

    • Recommended Reading List

    • Post-Course Assessment

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  • Lessons 42
  • Skill Beginner
  • Last Update 27/02/2025