This workshop addresses the information that engineers need to know to identify, control and prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It provides an overview of the ergonomics concepts associated with work-related situations.
Course Schedule
No courses currently scheduled. If you are interested in information on availability, contact IIE Director of Continuing Education and Program Development Larry Aft, P.E., (770) 349-1130.
Overview:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that ergonomics considerations be addressed in the workplace. Emphasis in this seminar is on equipping individuals whose responsibilities are in the areas of design, procurement, layout, process flow and the handling of ergonomics and human factors issues with knowledge of workplace ergonomics concepts and issues.
Topic Highlights:
- Anthropometry
- Injuries/illnesses/rehabilitation/ADA and risk factors
- Introduction to ergonomic assessment tools
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- OSHA requirements
- Workplace design and layout
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What You Will Learn:
- Conduct an ergonomics assessment
- Define the OSHA-mandated ergonomics requirements in the workplace
- Describe the requirements that bring the workplace into compliance
- Identify when existing processes do not meet the requirements