Attendees will gain practical experience in ergonomic assessment and controls by participating with a professional ergonomist on a site-visit. Attendees will first review ergonomic assessment strategies and evaluation tools, then perform on-site task/station assessment, and finally, prepare a professional ergonomic report and presentation.
This course with support material fulfils the requirement for re-certification
Learning Outcomes
Use and interpretation of the NIOSH lifting Equation for Single Tasks, Multiple Tasks, Variable Lifting Index, ACGIH, Snook Tables, and DOD Design Criteria Standard for Human Engineering
Identification of Controls to Eliminate or Minimize Ergonomic MMH Risk Factors
Program Development for Identifying and Controlling Ergonomic MMH Risk Factors
Who Should Attend
Ergonomic Professionals with fundamental training in applied ergonomics.
Therapist whom require advanced training.
Safety and related professionals whom require advanced training.
Educational Level
Mastery
Contact Hours
14 Hours (Lecture & Group Work)
The Matheson Difference; in order to enhance the learning experience, these learning tools will be used in the curriculum:
The resource will be available through the Matheson web site. Students may visit the site to review evaluation tests and techniques at their own pace.
Workshop Hours
Registration on the first day is from 8 – 8:30 a.m.
Subsequent day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break at 12 noon and two 15 minute breaks around 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Course Approvals
AOTA CEU’s awarded based upon completion of the course in its entirety
Matheson Education and Training Solutions is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Cancellation Policy
Matheson Education and Training Solutions LLC
166 S River Rd Suite 240
Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 1-800-443-7690 (Toll Free)
603-358-6525 (Int’l)
Fax: 603-358-0116
Email: info@roymatheson.com
www.roymatheson.com
