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.


Instructor Led Training

The CSU ergonomics program offers ergonomics training sessions for faculty, staff and students at no charge. 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.  To arrange any training session, contact the ergonomics manager.

Online Training

Online training sessions are available to faculty, staff, and students on topics such as slips, trips and falls, office ergonomics, general ergonomics awareness (Ergo 101), and back safety, etc. Some online sessions are used in blended learning classes as well. All employees are encouraged to complete an appropriate 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 will be developed in the future. For more detailed and customized training related to a job or job task performed, contact the ergonomics office

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. All sessions are free of charge. To request custom training, please contact the CSU Ergonomics Manager

 

Contact CSU Ergonomics
(970) 491-2724