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Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 2255 - Principles of Ergonomics

FPM-40297

This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders.

Course 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 patient transfers in health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies and guidelines.

Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer's ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations.

What you'll learn

  • Work physiology

  • Anthropometry

  • Musculoskeletal disorders

  • Use of video display terminals

  • Risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition

  • Lifting and patient transfers in healthcare

Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies and guidelines.

Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer's ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations.

Course Information

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3.00 units
$795 - $825
Notes:

  • The VILT classes require students to have a measuring tape available during a class workshop/activity.

  • Requires appropriate clothing for field exercise.

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This course applies to these programs

Professional Safety and Health Officer

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

190124

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 6/9/2025

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 6/23/25-6/26/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
6/23/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/24/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/25/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6/26/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

190125

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 6/30/2025

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 7/14/25-7/17/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/14/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/15/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/16/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
7/17/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Closed

Section ID:

190117

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 8/4/2025

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 8/18/25-8/21/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
8/18/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/19/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/20/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8/21/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

192581

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/22/2025

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 10/6/25-10/9/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
10/6/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/7/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/8/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10/9/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

192471

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/3/2025

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 11/17/25-11/20/25

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
11/17/2025 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
11/18/2025 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
11/19/2025 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
11/20/2025 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

194459

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/9/2026

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 2/23/26-2/26/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
2/23/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2/24/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2/25/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2/26/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio
Add To Cart

Section ID:

194533

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/13/2026

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 4/27/26-4/30/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
4/27/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
4/28/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
4/29/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
4/30/2026 Thu 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Add To Cart

Instructor: Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

Michelle Eisenberg, MPH RPT CIE

President of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services and a Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Michelle Eisenberg is president of Ergonomic Evaluation & Training and offers ergonomic training & consulting services. Her goal is preventing work-related injuries drawing from a background in physical therapy & occupational health. She is a certified industrial ergonomist (specialty - injury risk reduction). Arenas include diverse business and public agencies.
 
Credentials
MPH, RPT, CIE
Full Bio