
Work Injury Solutions
Dr. Greg Weidlich
Basics of Ergonomics
Work Smart! Hurt Less!

Here is the very effective class taught to new hires and for retraining for many years in industrial settings!
Outline
Note: This can be customized depending on the needs of your organization or company.
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Demonstrations and videos
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Feel it!
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Class activities
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1. Introduction to Ergonomics
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Definition of ergonomics
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Importance of ergonomics in the workplace
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Goals of ergonomics training
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2.The Five Rules of Ergonomics
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Focus Rule
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Goldilocks Rule
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Neutral Rule
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Green Box Rule
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Variety Rule
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3.The Big Ergonomic Risks
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Human
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Position
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Movement
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Force
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Time
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Other
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4.Exercises and Stretching
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Importance of physical activity and stretching
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Demonstration of simple stretches and exercises to reduce strain
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5.Review and Q&A
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Recap of key points
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Question and answer session
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Feedback and evaluation of the training program
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Reference materials, such as exercise sheets, are available through an online link.