OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics

Aug 22, 2023 to Aug 24, 2023

Online Virtual Classroom

Course credits: 1.8

Course contact hours: 18

Seats available: 22

Instructor(s): Katia Costa-Black, PT, PhD

Certificate Programs that include this course

Emergency Safety Specialist Certificate

General Industry Safety & Health Specialist Certificate

Maritime Industry Safety & Health Specialist Certificate

Occupational Hygiene Awareness Certificate

Construction Industry Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate

General Industry Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate

Maritime Industry Safety & Health Fundamentals

Total Worker Health Certificate

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:

August 22–24, 2023
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Pacific Time | Tuesday–Thursday

ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE FORMAT
Connectivity requirements to attend the class:
(1) a high speed internet connection
(2) a desktop or laptop computer from which to work, i.e. a cellphone connection is insufficient
(3) an active webcam or onboard camera
(4) an active audio connection via either a computer microphone or separate telephone connection

REGISTRATION NOTES:
Registration for this online class is generally restricted to residents or employees within OSHA Region 10 (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska). Please contact us regarding your eligibility to attend the class.