8AM-5PM BOTH DAYS
LEARN TO PERFORM ERGONOMICS ASSESSMENTS IN A DYNAMIC SETTING
This highly engaging, interactive 2-day workshop is a broad-based, introductory-level instruction that teaches the foundations of basic OSHA-compliant ergonomics assessments. You will learn the skills you need to analyze multiple task jobs in the office, industrial/manufacturing, and healthcare environments using OSHA ergonomics survey tools – W-1, D-2 and WAC. With a combination of group work and individual practice you will come to understand best practices for implementation of cost-effective, high-impact solutions for the prevention of workplace injury. We will cover performing office and non-office ergonomics assessments with focus on identifying risk factors and determining solutions and opportunities for improvements.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Identify where the body is susceptible to injuries and analyze the causes, signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Apply the OSHA ergonomics jobsite analysis forms W-1, D-2 and WAC in performing multiple task ergonomics assessments.
- Identify and apply effective methods for controlling risk factors.
- Analyze and construct injury prevention strategies.
- Design ergonomics problem solving solutions.
- Examine successful marketing techniques for ergonomics programs.
At the successful completion of the workshop you will be awarded your certification designating you as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist® (CEAS®). 15 Contact Hours
*CEUs:
This course is currently pre-approved for CEUs by the AOTA, BOC, CRCC and COPSKT. AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Domain of OT & Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
This and many of our courses are currently or have in the past been pre-approved for continuing education credit by most state PT boards. Other specialities/professional disciplines should be able to submit for individual credit but it is important for you to contact your state licensing board or professional credentialing board for information regarding policies and the amount of continuing education credits allowed for online courses.
COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be present for all 15 hours of class work which includes class participation and group work. Certification will be earned after the completion of two final ergonomics reports (one office and one industrial ergonomics evaluation) with their attendant WEAR (Worksite Ergonomics Assessment Reports) reports and the OSHA assessment tool used in the evaluation, either the W-1, WAC or D-2.
pRICING
Tuition: $735.95 14 Day Advanced Price: $695.95 Price for 3 or more participants (each): $665.95
POLICIES
Tuition is refundable less $50.00 if canceled 14 days before the workshop date. Tuition is not refundable under any circumstance, for registrations or cancellations after the 14 days has expired. However, you may have someone attend in your place or attend at another date. You may only change workshop dates or locations two times, then tuition will be forfeited. The Back School cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel expenses, etc. should it become necessary to cancel a workshop.
Who Should Register
PTs, PTAs, PT Students, OTs, OTAs, OT Students, CHTs, ATs, RNs, NPs, Certified Safety Professionals, Risk Managers, Claims Managers, Safety Committee Members, Human Resources Professionals, Industrial Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Office Furniture Sales and anyone wanting to learn how to decrease risk of onsite employee injury and increase employee productivity and satisfaction.
CO-SPONSORSHIP
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Testimonial
"It takes a special instructor to present dry material - very knowledgable / excellent experience! Held audience continually with mix of pertinent facts and humor. Really enjoyed the training and will highly recommend to others!"
Lauri A Taylor, CSP, CEAS, Trumbull, CT
Testimonial
"The course really provided a great deal of insight in solving common ergonomic concerns. The video components were very effective as was the class format in which discussion and collaboration were encouraged. I actually developed a greater interest in ergonomic assessments, particularly in the field/factory setting through this course. It was fun to think outside the box to determine conclusions."
Sunita M, DPT, Plainsboro, NJ
Ron Porter, Director, PT, CEAS III
Ronald W. Porter is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, and Ergonomics.
In the past 38 years, since becoming Director of the Back School, he has instructed over 1000 workshops and seminars on Ergonomics Awareness and Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention to physical and occupational therapists; medical doctors; chiropractors; occupational health nurses; industrial health and safety professionals; employee health and human resource professionals; and insurance claims managers.
Ron has worked with over 350 companies, including Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; US Foods; Mars Incorporated; E.I. Du Pont; DS Services; Shell Oil; International Paper; WestRock; A-dec Dental; Patterson Dental: Arizona Public Service Company; Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Agency and the United States Navy; consulting on the development and implementation of innovative ergonomics programs for both individual plant sites and entire corporations.
He was chosen as the 2012 ASSE Ergonomics Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year, one of the 50 Most Influential People in Workers’ Compensation by the 2014 SEAK National Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference and received a 2016 President’s Award presented by the ASSE.
His recent presentations include:
The 2007 - 2017 and 2019 American Society of Safety Professionals Professional Development Conferences • The 2018 & 2019 Applied Ergonomics Conference • March 2018 Webinar for the American Association of Hand Therapists • The 2016 Region IV ASSE Professional Development Conference • The 1995 – 2005 and 2011 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conferences • The 2010 and 2018 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition • SEAK Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conferences in 2005 – 2007 and 2013 • March 2010 national webinar on the Aging Workforce for the ASSE Virtual Classroom.
His Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and his Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Society of Safety Professionals, the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
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DAY 1
| CONTENT | TIME | OBJECTIVE | METHOD |
Introduction/OSHA Standards/Guidelines & Government Research |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Explain current OSHA standards and NIOSH research pertaining to ergonomics and injury prevention |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion and Videotapes, Participation in Groups |
BREAK |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Participation in Groups |
LUNCH |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Risk Factor Solutions: - Options for Risk Factor Modification or Control |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Explain techniques for risk factor modification or control using, administrative, engineering, personal protective equipment (PPE) or work practices solutions |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Review of Anatomical Areas Susceptible to Injury- Lower Back, Neck, Upper Extremity (including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and Lower Extremity |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Identify the anatomical areas susceptible to injury and the causes, signs and symptoms of MSDs of the spine, upper and lower extremities |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
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"Ergonomic Eyes" Using OSHA Survey Tools to Identify Risk Factors for MSDs |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Explain and practice use of OSHA survey tools for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in industrial and office jobs |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion and Videotapes, Participation in Groups |
Day One Wrap-Up |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Discussion |
DAY 2
| CONTENT | TIME | OBJECTIVE | METHOD |
Office Ergonomics |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Identify and practice skills in office ergonomics assessment and modification |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion, Videotapes |
OSHA Ergonomics Program Elements - The four elements in an OSHA Ergonomics Program |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Identify the correct elements for implementing an OSHA compliant ergonomics program |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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Additional Risk Factor Assessment Tools- WISHA & NIOSH Lifting Equation |
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Demonstrate and practice using other OSHA & NIOSH risk factor assessment tools |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion, Videotapes, Practice, Participation in Groups |
LUNCH |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Additional Risk Factor Assessment Tools- WISHA & NIOSH Lifting Equation |
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Demonstrate and practice using other OSHA & NIOSH risk factor assessment tools |
Participation in Groups |
Hazard Reduction and Control Measures - Where to find assistance with solutions |
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
Identify and review resource options for engineering/product solutions to reduce or control MSD risk factors |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
BREAK |
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
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Compiling Ergonomics Assessment Reports for Clients |
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
Explain the correct elements of a legally defensible ergonomics reports for clients |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Certification Exam |
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Identify participants knowledge and understanding of OSHA compliant ergonomics analysis and determine their ability to generate a written report |
Participants review videotapes and compile two (2) written ergonomics assessments to submit for CEAS certification |
Marketing of Ergonomics Services |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Explain fees and how to market ergonomics services to management and outside clients |
Lecture, Power Point, Handouts, Discussion |
Bibliography and Review |
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Provide references for development of additional ergonomics skills. Submit evaluation of workshop. |
Evaluation of Workshop, Discussion |
