Ergonomics in the Workplace
July 29 - 31, 2013
Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, Virginia
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Technician Certificate Program Elective
Tech exam is Wednesday, July 31, at 11:30 am. Please make travel plans accordingly.
Implementation of ergonomic interventions is a proven method for reducing injuries, increasing productivity, and lowering costs in the workplace. This course will deliver a formal definition of Ergonomics, as well as provide participants with the necessary skills to identify and eliminate physical risk factors that may lead to ergonomic-related injuries in the workplace. An active learning approach will be used with participants having the opportunity to apply the tools and concepts covered in the course. This is an introductory level course.
Course Faculty
William T. "Tim" McGlothlin, CPE, Executive Director, The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Course Objectives
- Identify the fundamentals of ergonomics.
- Review the anatomy, physiology and appropriate medical case management of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
- Discuss how to both identify and reduce or eliminate risk factors within the workplace that may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Identify the tools and methods necessary for conducting ergonomic evaluations at their work sites.
- Discuss examples of ergonomic interventions that have been successful in multiple industries.
Credit
- 1 Elective Tech Credit
- 1.8 CEUs
ABIH Points: ABIH has previously awarded CM credit for this event. The current event contains 17.75 hours which can be claimed for CM credit. Get more information at the ABIH website.
BCSP Points: This course may qualify for BCSP Recertification points. See the BCSP Recertification Guide
Meeting Times
Course begins Monday, July 29, 2013, at 8:00 am and ends Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 11:00 am.
Tuition and Registration
Tuition: $875, $975 after July 7.
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For further information on this course, contact the NC ERC office at osherc@unc.edu, or call us at 919-962-2101.