Developing an Ergonomics Program

Oregon OSHA Online Course 200

This material is for training purposes only. Its purpose is to inform Oregon employers of best practices in occupational safety and health and general Oregon OSHA compliance requirements. This material is not a substitute for any provision of the Oregon Safety Employment Act or any standards issued by Oregon OSHA. For more information on this online course and other OR-OSHA online training, visit the Online Course Catalog.

Course Modules

Introduction

Assignments Worksheet

Module One: Setting the Stage for Action

• Ergonomics as part of a company safety and health program
• Reactive vs. Proactive approaches
• Essential considerations
• Expressions of management commitment
• Employee involvement

Module Two: Analyzing the Workplace

• Conditions and Symptoms
• Gathering and Examining Evidence of MSDs
• Following up on Worker Reports
• Reviewing OSHA Logs and other existing records
• Conducting symptoms surveys
• Using periodic medical examinations

Module Three: Identifying Risk Factors

• Screening for Risk Factors
• Physical Risk factors
• Psychological Risk Factors
• Using a checklist

Module Four: Ergonomics Job Hazard Analysis

• Common steps
• Describing tasks
• Collecting information
• Setting Priorities

Module Five: Controlling Risk Factors

• Rid the job of risk factors
• Types of Controls
• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment

Module Six: Implementing Controls

• Effective control strategies
• Testing and evaluation
• Making modifications or revisions
• Full-scale implementation
• Followup evaluation

Module Seven: Medical Management

• Employer Responsibilities
• Employee Responsibilities
• Health Care Provider Responsibilities

Module Eight: Ergonomics Education and Training

• Ergonomics Awareness Training
• Training in Job Analyses and Control Measures
• Training in Problem Solving
• Special Considerations and Precautions

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Quiz Answers

Submit Your Coursework

• Extended response assignments
• Course evaluation
• Certificate information

Course Appendix:

• Appendix A: Meet Your Instructor
• Appendix B: Tips on Completing Assignments

Additional Information

Model Ergonomics Protection Plan

Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon OSHA's Technical Manual Section 6, Ergonomics (PDF)

Federal OSHA's ergonomics information page

Ergonomics resources from NIOSH

Oklahoma State University's Ergonomics Library

Washington State (WISHA) ergonomics rule