Ergonomic Assessor Certification - Level I

This 3 day Level 1 certification course will provide participants the introductory tools and training necessary to conduct basic office ergonomic assessments and develop hazard identification reports by use of ergonomic/human factors and participatory applications.

Please Note: This course is offered to health practitioners (Occupational Therapists,
Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Registered Nurses) with limited Ergonomic/Human Factors exposure/experience and who are interested in offering/conducting Office Ergonomic Assessments to individuals/employees with no identified medical condition, injury or chronic pain.

Introduction To Ergonomics And Wellness

• Defining Ergonomics/Human Factors

• Ergonomic Domains

• Benefits

• Need indicators

• Provincial and Federal regulations and guidelines; CSA standards

• The Future of Ergonomics

Overview Of Occupational Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSD's)

• Anatomy 101

• Risk Factors for Injury

• Common MSD's

• Signs and Symptoms

• Stages of MSD development

• MSD Prevention

The Office Worksatation

• Identification of Problem Jobs

• Ergonomic Assessor Roles

• Comfort Survey Form

• Achieving Neutral Posture

Data Collection

• Anthropometric Measurements

• Office Furniture- types

• Seating

• Computer Equipment

• Basic Workstation Adjustments