ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Ergonomics in the Workplace safety course from Safety First Training is an OHSA based program that teaches the optimized fit between the person and the task they are required to perform and to maximize the comfort, health and performance of all workers. Training is offered around Southern Ontario including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Niagara, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge. We also offer a Train the Trainer course for Ergonomics in the Workplace.
Note – we do not provide public sessions for individuals
2024 Ergonomics in the Workplace Pricing – 3-4 hours
For Special Discounts and Preferred Pricing, Contact Us Directly
1-5 Participants: $699.00/Session
6-8 Participants: $1,069.00/Session
9-10 Participants: $1,229.00/Session
11-15 Participants: $1,509.00/Session
Ergonomics in the Workplace Safety Course outline:
Understanding the Ontario Health and Safety Act requirements for Ergonomics in the Workplace
Workplace ergonomics and its importance to worker comfort and health
Understand Ergonomics related injuries and causes
Identify risks and hazards
Understand workplace ergonomics
Prevention and Controls
This course will ensure workers know:
Musculoskeletal & Ergonomics programs
Workplace risk factors
Injuries and symptoms
Safe office environments
Standing and Lifting
Hand tool use and contact stress
Proper PPE
The Importance of Ergonomics
Ergonomics training and assessments help identify and reduce risk factors that lead to musculoskeletal injuries, enhancing worker safety and comfort. By minimizing workplace injuries, businesses can lower compensation claims, reduce absenteeism, and boost productivity. In the long run, investing in ergonomics leads to significant cost savings by improving employee well-being and reducing turnover rates. In factory settings, ergonomics training helps reduce repetitive strain injuries caused by manual labor, improving both worker safety and efficiency. In office spaces, proper ergonomic assessments can minimize issues like back pain or carpal tunnel syndrome by ensuring desks, chairs, and computer setups are adjusted correctly. Industrial environments benefit from ergonomics by reducing the risk of accidents when handling heavy machinery or materials, promoting safer equipment use. Across all workplaces, ergonomics enhances the overall physical health of employees, leading to fewer disruptions and a more productive work environment.
Train the Trainer – Ergonomics in the Workplace
Our professional Train the Trainer certification course for Ergonomics in the Workplace allow our clients to learn how to teach OHSA based courses directly to their employees. When individuals or groups of employees need safety training, these train the trainer programs can be more cost effective than hiring outside training companies. We will train you to be an effective Workplace safety trainer for your company.
Our Train the Trainer Course Package include:
Professional Teaching Guide
Participant Course Handout
Evaluation Forms
Wall Certificate template
Instructor Course Presentation
Course Test and Answer Key
Course Video Supplement
Wallet Card template
More Information:
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Identify the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders
Recognize workplace risk factors
Identify how to control these risk factors
