Industrial Ergonomics
Learning objectives
- Recall the underlying principle of ergonomics in the workplace and core risk factors
- Identify causes of CTDs
- Recognize common types of cumulative trauma disorders
- Match warning signs and symptoms with solutions and actions
- Identify ergonomic principles
- Recognize elements of an effective ergonomic health and safety program
Course overview
This lesson introduces the concept of ergonomics in a general industry setting, brings awareness to the most common cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), explores strategies to prevent or control CTDs, and identifies the basics of an ergonomics safety program.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish
Course Outline
- Introduction
- What Are CTDs?
- Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Soluitions
- Prevention: Ergonomic Safety and Health Program
Regulations
- OSH Act of 1970, General Duty Clause, Section 5 (a)(1)(2)