OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics

Overview

Learn how to identify and reduce ergonomic hazards with the OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics course. This course covers how workplace conditions, equipment design, and job tasks can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders and other injuries.

You’ll explore practical ways to recognize, evaluate, and control ergonomic risks using workplace examples, case studies, and hands-on activities. Topics include workstation design, manual lifting, repetitive tasks, and other factors that affect employee health and safety.

This course is part of the Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) and Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) OSHA certificate programs.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand basic ergonomic principles and how they apply to workplace safety.
• Recognize workplace conditions that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
• Evaluate ergonomic risk factors and potential sources of injury.
• Understand how workstation and equipment design affects employee health.
• Apply ergonomic concepts to tasks involving lifting, repetition, and material handling.
• Identify how factors such as vibration, temperature, and force affect workplace risk.
• Understand ergonomic considerations for video display terminals and computer workstations.
• Apply ergonomic principles to healthcare tasks, including patient transfers.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals responsible for improving workplace safety, reducing injuries, and evaluating job-related hazards, including:

• Safety managers and professionals
• Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) personnel
• Human resources professionals
• Anyone responsible for identifying and controlling ergonomic hazards