Principles of Ergonomics

This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Course topics include:

• Work physiology
• Anthropometry
• Musculoskeletal disorders
  
• Use of video display terminals
• Various risk factors including: vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition and lifting

Course emphasis is on industrial and general industry case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies and guidelines.