RedVector RVI-11127

Ergonomics Economics

Ergonomics Economics

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11127

SME: Sheldon Primus

USD$20.00 InStock 2029-01-01
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What is ergonomics and how does it benefit you? This interactive online course looks at medical aspects which will help you understand why ergonomic study and a well-designed work environment are not only important, but essential. In addition to general solutions presented, you will review 13 common user-friendly ergonomic guidelines which have been developed from exhaustive studies. Finally, you will examine the economics of ergonomics to learn how well-designed ergonomic products and practices can help produce savings.
Objectives SME
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Define the following terms: ergonomics, microergonomic equipment, macroergonomic equipment, acute trauma, and cumulative trauma
  • Briefly describe how each of the following traumas result from lack of ergonomic design and improper work techniques: lifting or pulling, twisting or turning, carpal tunnel syndrome, poor blood circulation, and bursitis
  • List at least seven of the 13 presented common economic guidelines
  • Explain how a net cost savings can result from increased efficiency due to implementation of an ergonomic change to a workstation object, such as a chair or a table
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Sheldon Primus

Sheldon Primus is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist with a Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in Environmental Policy. He has been in the environmental and occupational safety field since 1994. Additionally, he is a trainer for the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist program of the Alliance Safety Council-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sheldon is an authorized OSHA General Industry and Construction trainer for the 10 and 30-hour Outreach program.

 

Mr. Primus is a guest columnist for the online publications of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) and WaterOnline. He has written article regarding regulatory compliance, operator safety, and wastewater process control. Additionally, he conducts OSHA compliance webinars for Audio Solutionz, Online Compliance Panel, Compliance Online, Compliance World, and Compliance Key.

 

Currently, Sheldon is the owner/CEO of Utility Compliance Inc.  and its subsidiary, OSHA Compliance Help, an international safety consulting, training, and a regulatory agency compliance assistance company based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

 

Mr. Primus served as part of the Water Environmental Federation (WEF) Water Sector Safety Committee and the US Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) taskforce on All Hazards Communication training for the Water and Wastewater Sector.