OSHA 2255 – Principles of Ergonomics

Course Description

Using ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control work place conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Topics include work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, use of video display terminals and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition and lifting and transfers in health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment, practice sessions in manual lifting and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies.

Prerequisites

None.

Continuing Education Units

• CEUs – 2.3

Registration

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