Ergonomics in the Workplace

A comprehensive interactive multimedia learning program with certification intended for personnel both within and outside the manufacturing environment. Objectives The objectives of this course are to: - Recognize the nature and role of ergonomics in the workplace. - Recognize the implications to health and productivity posed by WMSD. - Know the signs and symptoms of WMSD. - Recognize problems, solutions, and actions related to the working position. - Identify ergonomic problems that can occur in the workplace. - Describe and demonstrate the proper adjustment of ergonomic seating. - Describe the process for reporting signs, symptoms and hazards, and making recommendations to reduce hazards. - Know the steps to take to prevent and control WMSD. Customization You can customize parts of this course to match your organization’s requirements. This is accomplished via simple text file editing that allows you to easily keep organization-specific content up to date. Qualification and Certification Testing LearnTech® training incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Certification tests are criterion-referenced and module-based with feedback on every response for enhanced learning. Administrative access to dates and scores of tests, certifications, and re-certifications is compliant with ISO quality-standards requirements. Using the Course - This course is designed to allow participants to learn at a convenient time, and at their own pace. You are free to pursue the course when and where you wish. You will require a broadband Internet connection, and a standard Internet browser with flash plugin. - The course modules are listed in the most logical order for you to follow. However you can take the course modules in any order you wish. - You are licensed to use this course for one year. This means that even after you have completed the course it is still available for review purposes. In review mode you can arrow forward and back through the course material to quickly locate specific content for reference, review, or further study. - Course qualification testing is available. In addition, you can re-take any test if you are not satisfied with your initial result. We recommend: - Take the course and complete all modules. - Take the course test. - Make notes while taking the test to highlight content that proves difficult. - Review the course with additional study of this difficult content. - Retake the test to demonstrate your mastery of the content. Following this process helps you to achieve greater learning and a more accurate test assessment. Course Times The time to complete the course will vary depending on prior knowledge, learning style, and individual differences. The more study and review, the greater the knowledge and understanding, and the higher your mastery test scores. Plan your time accordingly.