December 9-10, 2026
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Virtual Training • 9am - 5pm CST
Learn to conduct comprehensive industrial ergonomic assessments through Humanscale Consulting’s Two-Day Certification Program in Industrial Ergonomics. This course equips participants with practical, research-based methods to identify risk, evaluate tasks, and implement effective solutions in dynamic work environments.
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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
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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- EHS Professionals
- Industrial Hygienists
- Occupational Health Professionals
- Safety & Risk Managers
- Operations & Plant Managers
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- Supervisors & Team Leads
- Engineers
- Maintenance & Facilities Leaders
- Workers' Compensation / Injury Prevention Professionals
- Workplace Safety Leaders
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CERTIFICATE EXAM
Register for our optional online proficiency exam to earn a Certificate in Industrial Ergonomics.
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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.
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