The course presents the following topical areas:
- Ergonomics Overview and Physical Systems
- Controlling Ergonomic Stressors
- Hand and Wrist - General Positions
- Hand and Wrist - Using Tools
- Arm and Shoulder - Problem Positions
- Maintaining Neutral Arm and Shoulder Positions
- Back and Neck - Potential Problem Areas
- Back and Neck - Ergonomically Proper Positions
- Exercise and Ergonomics
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives:
- Describe an example of a mechanical system in the human body.
- Identify the main causes of ergonomic problems.
- Describe ways of avoiding ergonomic problems.
- Identify specific hand and wrist movements that can create ergonomic stress.
- Identify tool-related ergonomic problems that can affect the hand and wrist.
- Describe techniques to avoid tool-related ergonomic problems.
- Identify positions that cause stress to the arm and shoulder.
- Describe situations that can result in ergonomic problems for arms and shoulders.
- Identify techniques to avoid ergonomic injuries to arms and shoulders.
- Identify positions that cause stress to the back and neck.
- Describe techniques to avoid ergonomic problems with the back and neck.
- Describe proper lifting and carrying techniques.
- Describe the role of exercise in reducing ergonomic injuries.