Ergonomics Training
Proper training and awareness of ergonomic principles is crucial, however, its importance can often be overlooked. Employee awareness of ergonomic risks factors, types of ergonomic controls, the variety of potential injuries and the signs and symptoms they present are a few of the basic ergonomic issues that employees should be aware of when performing any type of work. In addition, being able to identify the work site specific ergonomic hazards present on a daily basis is crucial in helping employees avoid work related injuries such as sprains and strains due to overexertion or repetitive motion.
The CSU ergonomics program offers ergonomics training sessions for all faculty, staff and students free of charge. A variety of training sessions are currently offered or can be developed. Read below for further details.
Instructor-Led Training
Instructor-Led training can be offered at any point and will provide attendees with awareness of common ergonomics topics including awareness of ergonomic risk factors, signs and symptoms of injury, benefits of ergonomics, guide to workstation setup, usefulness of ergonomic tools, ideal posture and position, etc. Training can be specific to an area of work or job tasks performed, or could be general and just cover the basics. Common sessions offered include office ergonomics awareness and workstation setup, custodial ergonomics, back safety and more.
To arrange a training session, contact the ergonomics manager with questions.
Online Training
Online training sessions are available on-demand to faculty, staff, and students and include topics such as slips, trips and falls, office ergonomics, general ergonomics awareness (Ergo 101), and back safety. (Some of the online sessions listed are used in blended learning classes as well).
All employees are encouraged to complete an appropriate online ergonomics training session. General ergonomics training will benefit everyone, however, completing a class specific to the employees area of work is also recommended. Additional online training sessions are in development and will be made available online upon completion. contact the ergonomics manager with suggestions on the development of online ergonomics training sessions.
Special Request Training
Training can also be arranged where an ergonomics specialist will visit your building at a scheduled time and day and provide ergonomics training (regardless of topic). Contact CSU Ergonomics to arrange a class. See below for more details on customized training sessions..
Customized Training
The CSU ergonomics program can develop customized training specific to a job (e.g., all custodial tasks) or a particular task (e.g., vacuuming). Regardless of the area of work, the Risk Management ergonomics team can develop a training session specific to departmental needs. Examples of work areas where training can be developed and customized include but are not limited to:
– Animal handling ergonomics
– Laboratory ergonomics
– Manual materials handling ergonomics
– Food service ergonomics
– Custodial ergonomics
– Ergonomics for trades
The development of training sessions often starts with an ergonomic evaluation and job site evaluation to gain a better understanding of the job and ergonomic risks present. Once all the necessary information has been obtained a training session will be developed. The training session can be held at any location on the time and day arranged. Customized training sessions are also free of charge to CSU departments, faculty, staff, or students.
To request custom training, please contact the CSU Ergonomics Manager.
Contact CSU Ergonomics
(970) 491-2724