In-House Ergonomics Training & Consulting
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Benefits for you

  1. Our training is tailored to your needs with examples from your operations

  2. Critical operations from your plant are analyzed in the class for ergonomic solutions

  3. We will help in developing ergonomics program based on the infrastructure and resources of your organization

Following are some of the companies where we have conducted in-house ergonomics training
Dana Corp., Eaton Corp., Emerson Electric, Fedders, Jostens, Lennox Industries, Maytag, Miller Brewing Co., W L Gore, Weyerhaeuser Co., Becton-Dickinson, Heatcraft, Cooper Lighting, Woodstream Corp., Thomas Industries Inc., Toastmaster, Engelhard Corp., Dupont Photomasks, Electrodynamics Inc., Bimba Mfg., Cardinal IG, Columbia Specialties, Cray Research Inc., Heraeus Electro-Nite, Lucas NovaSensor, Engineered Fabrics, Favorite Brands International, Indy Lighting, Medeco Security Locks, Eagle Wings, Nordyne, Monroe Auto Equipment Co., Difco Labs, Tokheim, Rexnord Corp, Osram Sylvania, Philips Display Components, Pridecraft Enterprises, Signet Systems, Mueller Co., Southwest Mobile & Systems, Technotrim, The Metalloy Corp., Motor Wheel Corp., Z F Industries Inc.

We will be happy to send you references upon request

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IN-HOUSE ERGONOMIC TRAINING COURSES
COURSE # DESCRIPTION DURATION
ER-1

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS:  
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8 Hrs.
ER-2

 

 

 

 ERGONOMICS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS:

1.      How musculoskeletal stresses develop in the human body during work

2.      What are the symptoms and root causes of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD).

3.      Ergonomic solutions to neutralize CTDs in their departments.

4.      Effect of CTDs on the morale of the department.

5.      How can Ergonomics reduce absenteeism, turnovers and light duty jobs.

6.      How can Ergonomics lower Workers' Compensation costs.

7.   How to improve productivity by using ergonomic techniques.

2 Hrs.

 

 

 
ER-3

 

 

 

ERGONOMICS TRAINING FOR PRODUCTION WORKERS:

1.      How does the human body work.

2.      Causes of muscular fatigue, aches & pains, during work.

3.      Causes and prevention of back pain during manual material handling.

4.      Why is it important to focus on "how you lift" rather than on "what you lift".

5.      Root causes of shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

6.      Benefits of stretching exercise during micro breaks.

7.   What can employees do to help themselves by changing the method of operation.

2 Hrs.

 

 

 

 
ER-6

 

 

 

 

ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF WORKSTATIONS & TOOLS:

1.      Basic understanding of human physiology and biomechanics.

2.      How to analyze pushing and pulling jobs by using Push-pull chart.

3.      Using NIOSH analysis worksheet to analyze manual lifting jobs.

4.      How to use NIOSH tables for cost reduction and productivity improvement.

5.      Root causes of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD).

6.      How to design workstations using Ergonomics approach.

7.   Selection and proper use of handtools to reduce the risk of CTDs.

4 Hrs.

 

 

 

 
ER-7

 

 

 

OFFICE ERGONOMICS:

  1.      What is Ergonomics

  2.      What causes muscle fatigue and aches and pains during office work.

  3.      Causes and prevention of back pain.

  4.      What are Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD).

  5.      Causes and prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome during office work.

  6.      Ergonomics application during computer use.

  7.      Ergonomic design of office workspace.

  8.      Causes of visual stress and eye strain.

  9.      Stretching exercises to reduce CTD.

 10      Steps to analyze and implement ergonomic solutions in office jobs.

4 Hrs.

 

 

 
ER-9 ON-SITE ERGONOMICS KAIZEN EVENT:

1.      Pushing and pulling operations to reduce the risk of back injuries.

Analytical worksheet used: Push-pull chart

Analytical tools used: Push-pull gage, measuring tape, notepad, clipboard.


2.     Manual lifting operations to reduce the risk of back injury.

Analytical worksheet used: NIOSH manual material handling worksheet.

Analytical tools used: Measuring tape, calculator, masking tape, protractor, notepad.


3.  Repetitive operations to reduce the risk of CTD in upper extremities.

Analytical worksheet used: Checklist and CTD analysis worksheet.

Analytical tools used: Measuring tape, calculator, stop watch, notepad, clipboard.

8 Hrs

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  ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS  
Course Outline of ER-1
(Duration: 8 hours)
  1. Principles & Application of Ergonomics
    1. What is Ergonomics?
    2. Principles & Objectives of Ergonomics
    3. Ergonomic effect on Worker's Compensation cost
    4. Application of Ergonomics to improve productivity
  1. Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)
    1. Types of Cumulative Trauma Disorders
    2. Root causes of Cumulative Trauma Disorders
    3. Causes & Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    4. Ergonomic guidelines to reduce the risk of CTD 
  1. Human Physiology & Biomechanics
    1. Skeletal, Muscular & Nervous system
    2. Effect of Physiology on worker's performance
    3. Effect of Biomechanics on worker's performance
    4. Understanding of shoulder, elbow and wrist joints
  1. Ergonomic Design of Workstations
    1. Human Anthropometry in workstation design
    2. Effect of workstation design on muscular fatigue
    3. Examples of Ergonomic workstations & tools
    4. Workstation design for standing & seated jobs  
  1. Causes of Muscular Fatigue
    1. Sources of muscular energy
    2. Physical work and Metabolic balance
    3. Static and dynamic loads on the muscles
    4. Effect of static loads on workers efficiency
  1. Ergonomic Guidelines for Handtools
    1. Effect of handtools on wrist postures
    2. Effect of grip and vibration on nerves and tendons
    3. Examples of Ergonomic handtool designs
    4. How to neutralize musculoskeletal stresses
  1. Anatomy of the Back & Upper Extremities
    1. Anatomy and function of the spine
    2. Region of the spine most susceptible to back pain
    3. Basic understanding of the forces on the discs
    4. Anatomy and Physiology of Upper Extremities
  1. OSHA Ergonomic Standards for Mfg.
    1. Worksite analysis
    2. Hazard prevention and control
    3. Education and training
    4. Medical  Management                                   
  1. Causes & Prevention of Back Injury
    1. Effect of incorrect postures on the back
    2. Analysis of pushing & pulling carts operations
    3. Analysis of lifting operations using NIOSH formula
    4. Ergonomic guidelines to prevent back injury
  1. Implementing an Ergonomics Program
    1. Job rotation and stretching exercises
    2. Key elements of an effective Ergonomics program
    3. Case studies of successful implementations
    4. Steps to implement an Ergonomics program
The course will include film presentations, case studies & actual examples from your plant
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