This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate,
and control work place conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal
and nerve disorders. Topics include work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal
disorders, use of video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration,
temperature, manual handling, repetition, and lifting and transfers in health
care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design
of workstations and equipment, laboratory sessions in manual lifting, and coverage
of current OSHA compliance policies. 1.9 CEU’s; 2 semester credits.
To register for a class, go to the Registration Link after the class you are selecting and fill out the form and submit it on-line, or you may call WVU Safety and Health Extension at 800-626-4748 or GMC National Resource Center at 800-367-6724.
Dates and Location
| April 1-4, 2008 | Morgantown, WV | Register WVU |
| July 15-17, 2008 | Philadelphia, PA *Course formerly offered as a KOSH OSHA OTI Course | Register WVU |
| September 2-5, 2008 | Morgantown, WV | Register WVU |
| Tuition: $750.00 | ||
*As of April 1, 2008, West Virginia University Safety & Health Extension will continue to offer OSHA OTI courses through an agreement with the KOSH Training Center. If you have any questions contact us at 800-626-4748.
