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

August 18–20, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Pacific Time | Monday–Wednesday

REGISTRATION NOTES

Registration for this online class is generally restricted to residents or employees within Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories in the Pacific (This is the new OSHA San Francisco Region, formerly OSHA Regions 9 and 10). Please contact us regarding your eligibility to attend the class.

Zoom Video Conference Virtual Classroom Format
Attendees are required to have an active audio and video connection using a desktop or laptop computer, a cellphone connection is insufficient for class participation. A high speed internet connection is recommended.

What you will receive in your course packet
Course manual and printed handouts and activities relevant to ergonomic principles in the workplace.