Modes of Instruction:
Safety Links offers this course in the following formats:
- "Open" enrollment in Central Florida
- At your site anywhere in North America
- Online in the comfort of your home or office (coming soon!)
Course Introduction/ Synopsis:
Ergonomics is a body of knowledge about human abilities, human limitations and human characteristics that are relevant to design. Ergonomic design is the application of this body of knowledge to the design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments for safe, comfortable and effective human use.
Course description:
Participants in this course will gain an understanding of the basic theoretical concepts, principles and techniques of ergonomics as well as an introduction to fundamental ergonomic measurement tools for assessment of physical workload, posture, occupational exposure, and stress.
This course introduces important aspects of the early prevention of work-related disorders and provides interactive workshops and ample time for discussion.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Ergonomics
- Types of Disorders
- Risk factors
- Posture
- Identification and Analysis
- Solutions to Ergonomic Problems
- Managing Ergonomics
How long is the certification good for?
This course does not expire.
What is the length of the course?
This course is 6 hours in length including the participation in several case study assessments