Education
PDC 103
Ergonomics Toolkit: Application of Common Ergonomic Assessment Tools
introductory | 1.34 CM Points/ 8 Contact Hours/ 1.0 CEU/COC Point | Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Limit: 45
Topics:
Ergonomics, Risk Assessment and Management
Description:
The Ergonomics Committee’s ergonomic assessment toolkit provides a summary of the common tools available to practitioners for ergonomic risk assessment. This PDC will concentrate on basic ergonomic assessment techniques and simple task evaluation. Instructors will provide detailed explanations and practical applications of several basic assessment tools (checklist or diagram-based). A brief overview of the basics for performing an ergonomic assessment will be provided followed by individual descriptions and examples of how to use each of the tools. Instructors will provide details about the structure of each tool along with videos detailing their application in the real world. A hands-on assessment exercise where participants evaluate simulated jobs using the ergonomic assessment tools and a group discussion of uses and difficulties in using the various tools will conclude the PDC.
Value Added:
Includes reference materials, a toolkit, and data-collection sheets.
Prerequisites:
Must have completed a basic ergonomics course and have an understanding of ergonomic principles and assessment
Learning Aids:
Participants must a scientific calculator and laptop.
Outcomes:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
- Complete a thorough ergonomic risk factor assessment in most industrial settings.
- Administer a checklist-type ergonomic assessment to assess the risk for lower back and upper extremity injuries.
- Identify the differences in assessment tools and risky jobs.
- Select the best assessment tool(s).
Outline:
- Introduction and overview
- Provide a general overview of the PDC including topic areas, hands-on exercises, and discussions
- Describe the ergonomic tool kit
- Structure and information provided
- Website at AIHA® ergonomics committee link
- Basics of ergonomic concepts and assessment techniques
- Basic concepts of ergonomics
- Common practices
- Information typically measured
- Description of main ergonomic assessment tools
- Rapid Entire Body Assessment
- Structure and cut-offs
- Example assessment and calculation using video example
- Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
- Structure and cut-offs
- Example assessment and calculation using video example
- Psychophysical Tables
- Structure and percentiles
- Example assessment and calculation using video example
- OSHA Video Display Terminal Checklist
- Structure and cut-offs
- Example assessment and calculation using video example
- ACGIH Screening tool for Back
- Structure and inputs
- Example assessment and calculation using video example f)
- Hand Activity Level
- Structure
- Example assessment and calculation using video example
- Hands-on application of tools
- Lifting tasks
- Other manual material handling tasks
- Hand assembly tasks
- Computer workstation
- Discussion about findings
- Discuss differences in outcomes between people
- Discuss problems or issues with assessments
- Identify potential pitfalls
- Discuss potential remedies
- Relate practical exercises back to tool kit
- Wrap-up and summary of PDC
Transfer of Knowledge:
Instructors will evaluate participants understanding of the materials presented based on:
- Group activities
Sponsoring Committee:
Ergonomics
Important PDC dates:
- May 18 — E-handout download instructions are e-mailed.
- June 1 — Contact the AIHA if you have not received your e-handout e-mail.
- June 1 — AIHce 2012 online communities for collaborative learning open.
- June 15-17 — AIHce 2012 PDCs are presented. Participants must bring a printed or electronic copy of their PDC handout.
- August 31 — AIHce 2012 online communities for collaborative learning close.
- August 27 – Educational transcripts updated and available for download
Instructors:
- Kermit Davis, PhD, CPE, University of Cincinnati
- Sheree L. Gibson, PE, CPE, Ergonomics Applications
- Susan Kotowski, PhD CPE, University of Cincinnati
