Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator
Certification Course

Our Industrial Ergonomic Course is designed for professionals who are interested in implementing or expanding their knowledge in on-site injury prevention and total body (lower back and upper extremity) and industrial ergonomics. A significant portion of this class is hands-on testing using the NIOSH, OSHA, WISHA, RULA, REBA, ACGIH-TLVs, and other evaluation tools. The training course discusses evidence-based evaluations and consulting protocols based on current OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, and published clinical literature. Learning outcomes include:

• Select and describe current ergonomic evaluation tools and protocols
• Differentiate risk factors associated with upper extremity and low back ergonomic injuries
• Choose and apply internationally recognized upper extremity and low back ergonomic tools
• Prepare, identify, and select engineering, administrative, and work practice controls/ergonomic solutions
• Demonstrate the ability to use upper extremity and low back ergonomic assessment tools in multiple industrial and manufacturing environments
• Apply to become a Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator by obtaining a CIEE Certification

• Introduction to Ergonomics

  • What is ergonomics, anthropometrics, and ergonomic cost benefit analysis
  • Identify risk factors and implement controls and job modification techniques
  • How to implement an ergonomic injury prevention program in any company
  • Hands-on job demands analysis and job safety analysis

• Low Back Ergonomics

  • Evidence-based research on low back ergonomics
  • Manual material handling tools, techniques, and controls
  • Does lifting technique matter?
  • Push, pull, carry, sitting, standing, and lower extremity ergonomics
  • Use of OSHA checklists, REBA, ACGIH-TLV for lifting, Liberty Mutual tables, Washington State lift calculator, and NIOSH lifting guidelines

• Upper Extremity Ergonomics

  • Evidence-based research on common UE disorders
  • Hands-on experience using vibration measurements, ACGIH-TLV for hand, RULA, strain index, and Washington State checklist
  • Job modification techniques for UE ergonomic risk

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Exercise Physiologists
• Chiropractors
• Medical Doctors
• Kinesiologists
• Physicians
• Allied Health Professionals
• Safety & Health Professionals

• Introductory
• No prerequisites required
• 15:1 student to instructor ratio

• Category 2: OT Process – Prevention
• 21.5 hours (3 days)
• 2.1 AOTA CEUs

• Participation in the full three days of training
• Successful completion of a 20 question multiple choice quiz on day one
• Successful completion of a case study on day two and day three
• Completion of course quiz with a score of 80% or better in all course formats

Day One:

• Review evidence-based ergonomic standards, techniques, and methodologies
• Discuss the use of anthropometrics, anthropometric approaches, and design principles
• Identification of risk factors (physical, environmental, psycho-physical and psycho-social)
• Overview of engineering controls, administrative controls, work practice, training, and medical management
• Perform a job demands analysis and job safety analysis through video

Day Two:

• Learn and identify evidence-based low back ergonomic risk and risk reduction techniques
• Discuss risk factors and controls associated with push/pull/carry and sitting/standing
• Perform multiple hands-on lower back/material handling ergonomic assessments including:
  • OSHA checklist
  • Liberty Mutual lift/carry/push/pull
  • Washington State lift calculator
  • ACGIH TLV for lifting
  • NIOSH Lift

Day Three:

• Identify evidence-based upper extremity risk and risk reduction techniques
• Hands-on use of multiple upper extremity assessment tools including:
  • RULA
  • REBA
  • Washington State checklist
  • Vibration
  • ACGIH TLV for hands
  • Strain index