LEARN TO PERFORM ERGONOMICS ASSESSMENTS IN A DYNAMIC, HANDS-ON SETTING
This highly engaging, interective 2-day workshop is a broad-based, introductory-level instruction that teaches the foundations of basic OSHA-compliant ergonomics assessments. You will learn the skills you need to analyize multiple task jobs in the office, industrial/manufacturing, and healthcare environments using OSHA ergonomics survey tools – W-1, D-2 and WAC. WIth a combination of group work and individual practice you will come to understand best practices for implementation of cost-effective, high-impact solutions for the prevention of workplace injury. We will cover performing office and non-office ergonomics assessments with focus on identifying risk factors and determining solutions and opportunities for improvements.
At the successful completion of the workshop you will be awarded your certification designating you as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist™ (CEAS™). 15 Contact Hours
Pricing
Tuition: $585.00 14 Day Advanced Price: $530.00 Price for 3 or more participants (each): $470.00
POLICIES
Tuition is refundable less $50.00 if canceled 14 days before the workshop date. Tuition is not refundable under any circumstance, for registrations or cancellations after the 14 days has expired. However, you may have someone attend in your place or attend at another date. You may only change workshop dates or locations two times, then tuition will be forfeited. The Back School cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel expenses, etc. should it become necessary to cancel a workshop.
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Testimonial
"It takes a special instructor to present dry material - very knowledgable / excellent experience! Held audience continually with mix of pertinent facts and humor. Really enjoyed the training and will highly recommend to others!"
Lauri A Taylor, CSP, CEAS, Trumbull, CT
Testimonial
"The course really provided a great deal of insight in solving common ergonomic concerns. The video components were very effective as was the class format in which discussion and collaboration were encouraged. I actually developed a greater interest in ergonomic assessments, particularly in the field/factory setting through this course. It was fun to think outside the box to determine conclusions."
Sunita M, DPT, Plainsboro, NJ
DAY 1
| CONTENT | TIME | OBJECTIVE | METHOD |
Introduction/OSHA Standards/Guidelines & Government Research |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Explain current OSHA standards and NIOSH research pertaining to ergonomics and injury prevention |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion and Videotapes, Participation in Groups |
BREAK |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Participation in Groups |
LUNCH |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Risk Factor Solutions: - Options for Risk Factor Modification or Control |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Explain techniques for risk factor modification or control using, administrative, engineering, personal protective equipment (PPE) or work practices solutions |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Review of Anatomical Areas Susceptible to Injury- Lower Back, Neck, Upper Extremity (including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and Lower Extremity |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Identify the anatomical areas susceptible to injury and the causes, signs and symptoms of MSDs of the spine, upper and lower extremities |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
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"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion and Videotapes, Participation in Groups |
Day One Wrap-Up |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Discussion |
DAY 2
| CONTENT | TIME | OBJECTIVE | METHOD |
Office Ergonomics |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Identify and practice skills in office ergonomics assessment and modification |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion, Videotapes |
OSHA Ergonomics Program Elements - The four elements in an OSHA Ergonomics Program |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Identify the correct elements for implementing an |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Additional Risk Factor Assessment Tools- WISHA & NIOSH Lifting Equation |
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Demonstrate and practice using other OSHA & NIOSH risk factor assessment tools |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion, Videotapes, Practice, Participation in Groups |
LUNCH |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Additional Risk Factor Assessment Tools- WISHA & NIOSH Lifting Equation |
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Demonstrate and practice using other OSHA & NIOSH risk factor assessment tools |
Participation in Groups |
Hazard Reduction and Control Measures - Where to find assistance with solutions |
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
Identify and review resource options for engineering/product solutions to reduce or control MSD risk factors |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
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Compiling Ergonomics Assessment Reports for Clients |
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Explain the correct elements of a legally defensible ergonomics reports for clients |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Certification Exam |
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Identify participants knowledge and understanding of OSHA compliant ergonomics analysis and determine their ability to generate a written report |
Participants review videotapes and compile two (2) written ergonomics assessments to submit for CEAS certification |
Marketing of Ergonomics Services |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Explain fees and how to market ergonomics services to management and outside clients |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Bibliography and Review |
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Provide references for development of additional ergonomics skills. Submit evaluation of workshop. |
Evaluation of Workshop, Discussion |
