Virtual Certification Program in Industrial Ergonomics

DAY 1: INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS

• Identify and assess primary ergonomic risk factors including force, repetition, and posture in industrial tasks
• Understand common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), their mechanisms, and how they develop in workplace settings
• Learn to apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk and improve task design
• Conduct structured risk factor analyses using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Recognize the impact of secondary risk factors such as vibration, temperature, noise, and lighting on worker health and performance
• Evaluate the direct and indirect costs associated with workplace injuries and the value of proactive ergonomics programs

DAY 2: CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS

• Develop proficiency in conducting industrial ergonomic assessments through task-based analysis and observation
• Evaluate manual material handling tasks including lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling using practical, evidence-based methods
• Apply data collection and analysis techniques to quantify risk and support clear, actionable recommendations
• Assess and improve workstation design using applied anthropometry to better align tasks with worker capabilities
• Identify risks associated with repetitive motion and tool use, and recommend design improvements to reduce strain and increase efficiency
• Build confidence in communicating findings and recommending controls that enhance worker safety, comfort, and overall operational performance
• With successful completion of this course attendees will be able to analyze risk using tools such as: Rodgers Muscle Fatigue Analysis, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), NIOSH Lifting Equation, and Push/Pull Analysis

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• EHS Professionals
• Industrial Hygienists
• Occupational Health Professionals
• Safety & Risk Managers
• Operations & Plant Managers

• Supervisors & Team Leads
• Engineers
• Maintenance & Facilities Leaders
• Workers' Compensation / Injury Prevention Professionals
• Workplace Safety Leaders

CERTIFICATE EXAM

Register for our optional online proficiency exam to earn a Certificate in Office Ergonomics.

ABOUT HUMANSCALE CONSULTING

Humanscale Consulting assists organizations with the development, implementation and management of cost effective ergonomics programs. Developed by a dedicated team of Board Certified Professional Ergonomists, our programs are designed to improve worker comfort, reduce risk of injury, and enhance worker performance.