Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2091
Course Name
Ergonomics and Back Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc
Primary Contact
Steve Wolszczenski
swolszczenski@ehdinsurance.com
4847972575 Ext.
Website
Description
Proper work design and common sense approaches to repetive motion and lifting help prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. This course intorduces students to Ergonomics and back safety.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* what is ergonomics
* what are some common risk factors to injuries
* common Cumulative Trauma Disorders
* controlling the risk factors
* purpose of the back
* material handling solutions and types of injuries
* back injury prevention
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators; city employees
Training Format
Classroom