Education and Training
Introduction
Identifying and solving workplace MSD problems require an adequate level of ergonomic knowledge, skills and abilities. Recognizing and filling different training needs is an important step in building an effective program.
The ergonomics training goal is to enable managers, supervisors, and employees to:
- identify aspects of job tasks that may increase a worker's risk of developing MSDs,
- recognize the signs and symptoms of the disorders, and
- participate in the development of strategies to control or prevent MSDs.
The educational component of ergonomics training ensures employees are well informed about ergonomic hazards so they can actively participate in identifying and controlling exposures. To be "well informed," includes knowing why using ergonomically safe procedures is important.
Employers may opt to have outside experts conduct ergonomics education and training. If so, the outside instructors should first become familiar with company operations as well as relevant policies and practices before starting to present the training. Tailoring the instruction to address specific concerns and interests of the worker groups can enhance learning.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
8-1. The topics presented in ergonomics training must _____.
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