Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Published Catalog]

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GHHE 000/5337 - Ergonomics for Injury Prevention and Accommodation (3 cr.)



Description
Starting with the premise that the job should fit the worker, ergonomics matches workplace conditions and job demands to the worker’s ability to ensure safety and productivity, inclusive of appropriate equipment design. It is essential for reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), which cause significant suffering, loss of productivity, and cost in many workplaces. A survey of the common injuries encountered in industrial and agricultural settings due to performers resistance to anatomical and physical laws will be introduced. In this course, you will learn about the different areas of study, standards, and approaches involved in ergonomics. It will increase your ability to spot ergonomic hazards. How ergonomics processes fit into the overall occupational health and safety management system of an organization will be highlighted.



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