Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3990
Course Name
Ergo-Power Injury Prevention Program
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) realized that with the amount of physical labor our workforce is completing each day and also the fact that the average age of our workforce is 42, it was time to provide training to our employees to address this issue. The Ergo-Power course has been designed to teach and motivate employees to utilize safer and less stressful working techniques in the physical tasks they perform each day to reduce their risk of developing cumulative trauma injuries and conditions.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Introduction to Cumulative Trauma - muscle, joint, disc degeneration
2. Body Mechanics and Ergonomic Principles
3. Stretching
*on practice of new skills
Target Audience
All Pennsylvania American Water Employees
Training Format
Classroom