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.
IMPORTANT: The live online classes require students to have a measuring tape.
Note:The live online classes are available to anyone who lives or works in OSHA Region IX (Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Territories and American Samoa). Additionally, if you are a current Outreach Trainer with UCSD, regardless of your residence, you are still eligible to attend a Trainer Update Course (OSHA 502, OSHA 503, OSHA 5402).
Course Number: FPM-40297
Credit: 3.00
Other Credit: CEU 3.2, ABIH 3.01 CM Points, BCSP 3.2 COCs
Related Certificate Programs: Professional Safety and Health Officer
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6/5/2023 - 6/8/2023
$795
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Eisenberg, Michelle, 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.
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TEXTBOOKS:
All materials are provided on the first day of class.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No refunds after: 5/22/2023.
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| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 6/5/2023 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | |
| 6/6/2023 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | |
| 6/7/2023 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | |
| 6/8/2023 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. | |