Elements of Ergonomics Programs
A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Table 3. Ergonomics training for various categories of employees

All
employees
Every
employee
in suspect
problem
jobs
Every
supervisor
of jobs with
suspect
problems
Every employee
involved in
job analysis
and control
development
Ergonomics
team or work
group
members1
General ergonomics
awareness information2
X
X
X
X
X
Formal awareness
instruction and job specific
training

X
X
X
X
Training in job analysis
and controlling risk factors

X
X
Training in problem
solving and the team
approach

X

1If ergonomics teams are formed, added instruction is needed in team-building and consensus development processes, apart from application of ergonomics techniques.

2General ergonomics awareness information for all employees need not require class instruction; it can be disseminated via handouts and all-hands meetings.


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