Description
This online course examines a variety of aspects of work related ergonomics. Participants will review the history of ergonomics, ergonomic statistics, client centered framework of practice, the Americans with disabilities act, universal design, posture, standing, sitting and computer work station evaluation, occupational risks, cumulative trauma disorders/repetitive strain injuries/tendonitis, and low back pain. Worker assessment and work hardening are reviewed before carrying out a worksite assessment. Injury prevention, ergonomic equipment, ergonomic resources, and documentation are also discussed.
The course requires students to complete three projects: a posture evaluation, a computer workstation evaluation and a work site evaluation. Bulletin board (BB) interaction is used to address subjects and respond to other students comments.
Questions are addressed, papers written and projects written up including a work site evaluation report letter.