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Ergonomics Program Management
The Ergonomics Program Management course provides comprehensive training on developing and managing workplace ergonomics programs. It equips professionals with the skills to assess ergonomic risks and promote safer work environments, reducing injuries and improving productivity across industries.
What is the Ergonomics Program Management?
The Ergonomics Program Management course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals teaches safety and health professionals how to design, implement, and manage comprehensive ergonomics programmes that systematically reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). While the Ergonomic Hazards courses (General Industry and Construction) teach hazard identification and control at the individual task level, this course teaches the programme management competency: building the systematic programme that identifies ergonomic hazards across the organisation, prioritises interventions, implements controls, provides medical management for early symptoms, trains workers and supervisors, and evaluates programme effectiveness over time. The curriculum covers programme justification (MSD cost analysis, workers' compensation data, OSHA General Duty Clause), management commitment and worker involvement, worksite analysis (risk factor identification, assessment tools — RULA, REBA, Strain Index, NIOSH Lifting Equation — applied across the organisation), hazard prevention and control (engineering controls, administrative controls, work practice controls — prioritised by risk assessment), medical management (early symptom reporting, early intervention, restricted duty, return-to-work), training (worker hazard recognition, supervisor response, ergonomic team competency), programme evaluation (MSD incidence, workers' compensation costs, intervention effectiveness, ROI), and the programme governance that sustains continuous improvement. All training is delivered 100% online through the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.
Who should take this course?
- Safety managers building or improving ergonomics programmes
- Ergonomic programme administrators and coordinators
- Occupational health professionals managing MSD prevention
- HR managers managing workers' compensation for MSD claims
- Operations managers seeking MSD reduction in their areas
- Ergonomic team members and leaders
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Ergonomics
- 02Identification of Ergonomic Hazards
- 03Risk Assessment and Ergonomic Evaluation Techniques
- 04Workstation Design and Adjustment for Optimal Comfort and Safety
- 05Manual Handling, Lifting Techniques, and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
- 06Developing and Implementing Ergonomics Programs and Policies
- 07Training, Awareness, and Employee Engagement in Ergonomics
- 08Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement of Ergonomics Practices
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Ergonomic Assessment Tools and Software
- 02Case Studies on Ergonomic Injuries and Lessons Learned
- 03Integration of Ergonomics Programs with Health & Safety Management Systems
- 04Sustainability and Continuous Improvement Strategies for Ergonomics
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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