NCOS-2255 - OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics

Course Description

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

Topics include: work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, use of video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, and repetition, material handling, repetition, and lifting and 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. It will be useful to bring a calculator to class. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer’s ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations. Minimum student contact hours: 18

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Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• CSHO Construction Certificate Program : Elective Option One, Elective Option Two, Elective Option Three
• CSHO General Industry Certificate Program : Required
• PSSHF Construction Certificate Program : Electives
• PSSHF General Industry Certficiate Program : Electives
• PSSHF Maritime Certificate Program : Electives
• SHS Entertainment, Accommodations, & Gaming Certificate Program : Required
• SHS General Industry Certficiate Program : Required
• SHS Industrial Hygiene Technician Certficiate Program : Required