OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics

Class description

This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Course topics include work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, use of video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and patient transfers in health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies and guidelines. Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer’s ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations.

SCHEDULE

May 17 - 19, 2027 
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time | Monday - Wednesday

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 AM ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026

SCHEDULE
8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday-Wednesday

LOCATION
The training facility is a secure building and does not open until 8:00 am. If you arrive before this time, please remain in the lobby or visit the café next door (the building directly north).

PARKING
There is a convenient underground parking garage, which may be entered from Roosevelt Way NE, just south of the building entrance (just past the light at N 42nd Street, turn right into the parking garage in the 4225 Roosevelt Way building). Please park on the basement level of the garage. The first level is for patient parking only and subject to a $35 ticket. Hourly and all-day parking rates are available. Some metered parking is available on the street.

FOOD
Lunch will not be provided, but there are several restaurants close to the training facility.