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Certification Programs in Office Ergonomics
Humanscale’s Train the Trainer program in office ergonomics is offered in one and two day course formats. On day one, attendees are taught to identify and mitigate common musculoskeletal risk factors. Participants are shown how to evaluate workstations for fit and make adjustments to improve worker comfort. On day two, emphasis is placed on the ergonomic assessment process. Several group activities focus on delivering employee education, affecting behavioral change and handling common objections. Upon completion of the second day, attendees have the option to take the COEE certification exam to become a Certified Office Ergonomics Evaluator.
DAY 1
On day one, attendees are taught to identify and mitigate common musculoskeletal risk factors. Participants are shown how to evaluate workstations for fit and make adjustments to improve worker comfort. Additional topics of discussion include basic human anatomy, common musculoskeletal disorders, components of ergonomically designed workstations, and a review of current ergonomics research.
- Introduction to office ergonomics
- Overview of common musculoskeletal risk factors
- Basic Human Anatomy
- Overview of common MSD's, symptoms and causes
- Components of an ergonomically designed workstation
DAY 2
On day two, emphasis is placed on the ergonomic assessment process. Our ergonomist-developed assessment method serves as useful aid in performing field evaluations. Several group activities focus on delivering employee education, affecting behavioral change and handling objections. The day culminates with a mock workstation assessment where skills learned throughout the course are applied. A listing of the components of the program is below.
- The Ergonomic Assessment Process
- The Humanscale Ergonomic Assessment Method
- Group Activities
- Mock workstation assessment
COEE Technical Certification
Humanscale Consulting offers a technical certification in office ergonomics to those who are able to demonstrate proficiency on the ergonomic assessment process. Following formal training, an online examination is administered which is designed to evaluate several core competencies. The exam is organized into two sections, multiple choice questions and a mock workstation assessment. Attendees who achieve a passing score on the exam are awarded the designation ‘Certified Office Ergonomics Evaluator’.
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