Ergonomics and the Control of Musculoskeletal Disorders Seminar

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Ergonomics and the Control of Musculoskeletal Disorders Seminar

Course Description

This half-day seminar is designed to help companies determine if they have ergonomic hazards in their facilities, and what can be done to address these hazards. The primary focus of this course will be on upper extremity and back-related issues that are most prominent in industry. In addition, you will be introduced to the current agenda from OSHA regarding ergonomics.

Course Content

DEFINITION OF ERGONOMICS

IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR UPPER EXTREMITIES

IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR BACKS

OVERVIEW OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS

ERGONOMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

OSHA’S ERGONOMICS AGENDA

Requirements & Materials

Important Information

Seminars are offered in partnership with The Georgia Tech OSHA Training Institute Education Center and frequently offered for free. For additional details and scheduling options, visit oshainfo.gatech.edu or contact Sarah Cooper directly (sarah.cooper@gtri.gatech.edu or 404-407-7431).

Materials

Attendees will each receive a copy of power point slides and lesson plans.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for safety and health professionals who manage ergonomic hazards.

OSHA professionals working on jobsite

What You Will Learn

  • Risk factors for upper extremities
  • Risk factors for backs
  • Assessment tools overview
  • Ergonomic program development
  • OSHA's ergonomic agenda
Occupational safety and health professionals collaborating on job site

How You Will Benefit

  • Identify musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in the workplace.
  • Identify solutions to common problems.
  • Understand different basic quick assessment tools.
  • List the key components of an effective safety and health management system.
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