Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of ergonomic hazards: The program covers the principles and practices of ergonomic hazards, including the identification and assessment of ergonomic hazards in the workplace.
• Knowledge of ergonomic best practices: The program covers the latest best practices in ergonomic design, including how to design workstations, equipment, and tools to minimize ergonomic hazards.
• Ability to identify and assess ergonomic hazards: Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills to identify and assess ergonomic hazards in the workplace, including repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertions.
• Understanding of the role of ergonomics in injury prevention: The program covers the importance of ergonomics in injury prevention, including how to implement ergonomic principles and practices to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Knowledge of ergonomic program development and implementation: The program covers the development and implementation of ergonomic programs, including how to develop and implement ergonomic policies, procedures, and training programs.

Mode of Delivery

Training sessions will be conducted through Microsoft Team Meetings in an online format, or through LMS or face-to-face delivery. Invitations for the meeting will be distributed one day before the commencement of the training program. Training is either delivered by an accredited training provider or an affiliate training center.

Course Content

Training should emphasize on the following contents;

• Introduction to Ergonomic Hazards: Overview of ergonomic hazards in the workplace, the importance of ergonomics in promoting workplace safety and health
• Identifying and Evaluating Ergonomic Hazards: Characteristics of common ergonomic hazards, methods for identifying ergonomic hazards in the workplace, evaluation of ergonomic hazards and the risk of injury.
• Ergonomic Solutions and Equipment: Types of ergonomic equipment and solutions, the proper selection, use, and maintenance of ergonomic equipment, how to inspect and test ergonomic equipment.
• Training and Education: Employee rights and responsibilities under OSHA standards, how employers must inform and train employees about ergonomic hazards and solutions, how to access and use ergonomic hazard information.
• Implementation and Compliance: Steps employers must take to implement an ergonomic program, how to comply with OSHA standards for ergonomic hazards, recordkeeping and documentation requirements.

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

This course is designed to help you reach your goals at your own pace and on your schedule. Instructional contact time must be a minimum of 8 hours. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 1 month.

Examination

All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination which shall be taken online through AISP assigned portal. After successful completion of the examination, students will get their results immediately on their registered emails. This is an open-book exam and students are permitted to use a separate browser window to review course content while taking the exam. If you do not pass the examination you may retake the examination. Students are allowed to take an exam three times within one month. During this time, students should review the course material to improve their understanding.

Additional Information

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