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Ergonomics Safety Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA and NIOSH Guidelines
- Available in:
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Español - Train at your convenience, across all devices
- Seamless, self-directed mobile training experience
- Receive your certificate right away once you complete the course
- Take advantage of read-aloud course materials
- SCORM-ready, on-demand digital, virtual instructor sessions, or on-site course offerings
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Bulk Buying
| Employee | Per Seat |
|---|---|
| 2-10 | $39.59 |
| 11-20 | $39.19 |
| 21-50 | $38.79 |
| 51-100 | $37.99 |
| 101-250 | $37.19 |
Course Facts
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Ergonomics Safety Training Course Syllabus
This Ergonomics Safety Training course consists of 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Lesson 1: Ergonomics - An Overview
- Lays a foundation for ergonomics and explains its role in creating safer, healthier workplaces.
- Emphasizes why employee safety and health are essential in all work environments.
- Introduces ergonomics as the science focused on optimizing work conditions for human well-being.
- Highlights how ergonomics helps reduce workplace injuries, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- Provides insights into OSHA’s views, recommendations, and guidelines on ergonomics.
Lesson 2: Ergonomic Risk Factors
- Focuses on proactive prevention of ergonomic risks in the workplace.
- Explains the importance of identifying and addressing potential ergonomic issues early.
- Highlights how early intervention helps prevent discomfort and injuries from escalating.
- Introduces safe work design principles to support long-term worker health.
- Emphasizes that prioritizing worker well-being extends beyond the workplace and work hours.
Lesson 3: Ergonomics Programs
- Introduces ergonomics programs and explains their importance in the workplace.
- Explores the guiding principles behind effective ergonomics programs.
- Outlines the key steps for developing and implementing an ergonomics program.
- Provides practical strategies to create and maintain an optimal work environment.
- Emphasizes building a sustainable culture of safety and employee well-being within the organization.
Lesson 4: Hazard Controls
- Explains the importance of ergonomic solutions in reducing workplace injuries and discomfort.
- Introduces the hierarchy of controls as a framework for managing ergonomic risks.
- Covers engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Emphasizes prioritizing safety through effective risk control strategies.
- Equips learners with practical approaches to eliminate or reduce ergonomic risk factors in the workplace.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
OSHA's General Duty Clause mandates employers provide a safe workplace. Ergonomics training helps organizations comply with this clause by teaching employees to identify and address ergonomic hazards. Additionally, this course adheres to the guidelines and recommendations outlined by OSHA and NIOSH for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through the implementation of ergonomic solutions.
The Ergonomics Safety Training course holds significant importance for various reasons.
- Prioritizes Safety - It prevents injuries by identifying ergonomic risks.
- Ensures Compliance - It helps organizations understand and comply with OSHA's General Duty Cluse.
- Empowers with Solutions - It educates participants on recognizing and addressing ergonomic hazards and implementing effective ergonomics solutions.
- Boosts Productivity and Morale - By optimizing workplaces for comfort and efficiency, ergonomics reduces fatigue and improves worker well-being, leading to a more productive and engaged workforce.
As ergonomic risks exists across all industries and job types, all employees and self-employed individuals can benefit from taking this training course.
Additionally, various professionals across industries would gain valuable knowledge and skills by enrolling in this Ergonomics Safety Training course. They include:
- Facility managers and supervisors
- Safety professionals
- Engineers (mechanical, industrial, etc.)
- Maintenance technicians and operators
- Ergonomics specialists and consultants
- HR personnel
- Office workers
- Designed in alignment with OSHA and NIOSH ergonomics guidelines to promote safer work practices.
- 100% online, self-paced training that allows learners to complete the course anytime, anywhere.
- Provides practical, real-world ergonomics knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
- Covers ergonomic risk factors, prevention strategies, and effective control measures.
- Supports injury prevention efforts by helping reduce musculoskeletal disorders and workplace discomfort.
- Ideal for employees, supervisors, and safety professionals across various industries.
- Includes a certificate of completion upon successfully passing the course assessment.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on ergonomics best practices at the work place.
Choose Your Ideal Training Format:
SCORM Package
Virtual Instructor-Led
$199.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Client-Site In-Person
$750.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
I oversee a large production team, and preventing repetitive strain injuries is a constant concern. This ergonomics safety training course provided my team with the knowledge and tools needed to identify ergonomic risks in their workstations and take ownership of their well-being. We've implemented several changes based on the training, resulting in a more comfortable and productive work environment.
Employee well-being and productivity are my top priorities. This course proved to be a valuable learning resource for both employees and management. Employees learned how to optimize their workstations for comfort and injury prevention, leading to a healthier workforce. The management benefited from understanding what their role is and how they should lead our ergonomics program.
Working for a packaging company, we have tagged ergonomics risks at higher levels due to several repetitive tasks that employees must do daily. This course provided good detail on the ergonomics program which helped us improve our program for the better.
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