Introduction
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Ergonomics related claims account for more direct accident costs than any other category. You owe it to yourself, your co-workers, and your employees to develop a strong ergonomics program. This course introduces the student to the various steps in planning and implementing a successful ergonomics program. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and controlling workplace risk factors, medical management strategies and training.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss the importance of employer commitment and employee involvement with regard to workplace ergonomics. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the methods to analyze and evaluate evidence of the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). |
| LO 1.3.1 | Identify the physical and psychological factors increasing the likelihood of ergonomic injuries and disorders. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify hazardous tasks when handling patients and give examples of how to reduce those hazards. |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe how to conduct an ergonomics job hazard analysis (JHA). |
| LO 1.4.1 | Describe the strategies, methods, and considerations to develop learning activities. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe important considerations when implementing ergonomic hazard controls. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Describe the process of implementing controls to reduce the risk of MSDs in the workplace. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Describe employer, employee, and healthcare provider ergonomics program medical management responsibilities. |
| LO 1.7.2 | Describe points to keep in mind when considering treatment of MSDs. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Describe ergonomics training requirements and the steps in a model ergonomics training strategy. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)