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Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry
The Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry course provides essential training on identifying and reducing ergonomic risks in the workplace. It equips participants with knowledge of proper work practices, tool usage, and workstation design to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and enhance productivity across various industries.
What is the Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry?
The Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on identifying, assessing, and controlling the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors that affect workers in manufacturing, warehousing, office, healthcare, and every general industry environment. MSDs (back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries) are the most common category of workplace injury, accounting for approximately one-third of all workers’ compensation claims. Unlike acute injuries that result from a single event, MSDs develop gradually from cumulative exposure to ergonomic risk factors: forceful exertions, awkward postures, repetitive motions, contact stress, vibration, and static positions.
OSHA does not have a specific ergonomics standard, but the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) has been used to cite employers for ergonomic hazards that cause MSDs. This course teaches the risk factor identification, ergonomic assessment, and control implementation that prevents MSDs and satisfies the General Duty Clause obligation to provide a workplace free from recognised hazards.
The curriculum covers MSD types and mechanisms, ergonomic risk factors (force, posture, repetition, contact stress, vibration, static position, environmental), workstation ergonomics (office, manufacturing, laboratory), manual material handling (NIOSH Lifting Equation awareness, pushing, pulling, carrying), upper extremity ergonomics (hand tools, keyboard, assembly), ergonomic assessment tools (RULA, REBA, Strain Index, NIOSH Lifting Equation), engineering and administrative controls, ergonomic programme design (management commitment, worker involvement, hazard identification, assessment, controls, training, evaluation), and the return-on-investment analysis that justifies ergonomic interventions. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Safety officers responsible for ergonomic hazard assessment and control
- Supervisors in manufacturing, warehousing, and office environments
- Occupational health nurses managing MSD prevention and early intervention
- HR managers managing workers’ compensation for MSD claims
- Facility managers designing or modifying workstations
- Industrial engineers involved in workspace and process design
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Powered Industrial Trucks and Safety Regulations
- 02Types of Powered Industrial Trucks and Their Applications
- 03Pre-Operational Inspections and Maintenance Requirements
- 04Safe Operating Techniques and Load Handling Procedures
- 05Workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Mitigation
- 06Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Management in Industrial Settings
- 07Incident Reporting and Corrective Actions
- 08Compliance with OSHA and Local Safety Standards
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Load Handling Techniques and Stability Awareness
- 02Case Studies on Forklift Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Training Programs for Operators and Supervisors
- 04Integrating Powered Industrial Truck Safety into Overall Safety Management Systems
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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