Ergonomics and Human Factors

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Ergonomics and Human Factors: Applications in Occupational Safety and Health

September 28 - October 1, 2004

Boston, MA





Strengthen Your Skills Through Team-Oriented Workshops and Case Studies



Overview



Learn how to approach workplace ergonomic problems more strategically and 

comprehensively with workshops and case studies designed to help you 

increase your effectiveness.



Why You Should Attend



This course provides a unique perspective on ergonomics and human factors 

in industry, ranging from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the low back 

and manual materials handling to accidents and human fatigue. Alumni of 

this program have found that the broad curriculum allows them to take a 

more comprehensive approach to workplace safety and health problems, while 

workshops offer them the opportunity to learn and apply skills in a 

multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.



Who Should Attend

    * Safety and health managers

    * Occupational health practitioners

    * Manufacturing/design engineers

    * Industrial hygienists

    * Human resource directors

    * Corporate medical staff

    * Ergonomics team leaders

    * Production managers

Upon Completion of This Course You Should Be Able to

    * Recognize and control risk factors that contribute to manual material 

handling and repetitive strain disorders

    * Initiate or improve ergonomics programs to control health and 

performance problems

    * Perform basic task analyses to identify, evaluate, and control MSDs

    * Evaluate the impact of workplace designs and equipment on health and 

productivity

    * Respond to concerns regarding ergonomics in office settings, such as 

Video Display Terminals (VDTs)

    * Recognize and control problems arising from human error and fatigue

What You Will Learn

    * Design of workplace ergonomics programs and team problem-solving

    * Fundamental concepts in biomechanics and anthropometry

    * Anatomy, physiology, and epidemiology of low back pain and upper 

extremity disorders

    * Team-oriented analysis and control of risk factors for 

musculoskeletal disorders

    * Impact of shift, incentive, and machine-paced work on employee 

performance

    * Occupational causes and effects of error

    * Extent and control of slip and fall injuries

    * Key information regarding ergonomic regulatory efforts at OSHA

For more information or to register, visit: 

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/programs/IE.shtml

OR call 617-384-8692