Ergonomics: Elements of an Ergonomics Program

In today's rapidly changing work environment, many companies are redesigning tasks for job efficiency without considering the needs of the workers performing the task. While these changes can increase output in the short-term, in the long-term they could be costing you money. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 70% of occupational injuries are due to repetitive motion and stress and they are costing companies approximately $20 billion a year. These costs can be reduced by working to fit the job to the person, rather than fitting the person to the job.

Ergonomics is a scientific method of understanding the impact of a task on the human body. By examining force, repetition, contact stress, and vibration, you can determine the risks associated with a job and make adjustments to reduce those risks. You will improve productivity and employee morale in addition to saving worker's compensation and insurance costs.

"Elements of Ergonomics" teaches your staff to implement an effective ergonomics program. The course prepares participants to define your ergonomic needs, analyze workspaces and tasks, then generate, implement, and monitor an ergonomics program. Applying these principles to your process re-engineering projects will ensure that safety and efficiency are viewed as equally important. After all, they are equally important to your bottom-line.

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Workplace managers, process engineers, and human resources professionals.

• Introducing The Program
• Getting Started
• Ergonomic Task Analysis
• Making Job Improvements
• Ongoing Support
• Monitoring The Program

• Office Ergonomics
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Industrial Ergonomics: Understanding Ergonomic Injuries