Ergonomics Certification

The results are in for our new Ergonomics Systems Specialist (ESS)
certification course, and the word is,

...You like us! You really, really like us!  

“This was the best training I have ever been in; you both have a good understanding of the needs of adult learners!!!!  I liked the examples used. I took ergonomics before and can honestly say I understand it a lot better. I like the organization, professionalism, safe open concept of the group participation and enjoyed all 5 days thoroughly. The snacks at breaks were a great idea. Think I gained a bit of weight. “  

“I have already recommended this course and will be meeting with our corporate manager Thursday am to discuss this.  I will also be presenting these concepts to senior management as a contingency to reduce our MSD rate.”  

“This was an awesome experience. I learned so much info that is all applicable to me. I enjoyed working in groups and we had lots of fun while working hard. Have been waiting for an opportunity like this- so thank you. Nancy and Sandra are fabulous facilitators.”

ESS Course Dates:

Looking for training in Ergonomics?  WorkSMART has developed their ESS certification process with an emphasis on practical applications that span from setting up an in-house program to effective (and relevant!) risk assessment techniques and controls. 
 

Click here for an overview of our ESS course content as well as a registration form.

Looking for an in-house ESS course? Give us a call. 

WorkSMART is currently in the process of securing continuing education credits. Below is a summary of continuing education credits secured.

Stretching Boot Camp

Stretching Boot Camp
This one day workshop is designed to help your company implement a successful warm-up and stretching initiative. Participants will be trained to become competent leaders of on-site warm-up, microbreak and stretching programs as well as advocates of microbreak and injury prevention strategies. Emphasis is on learning correct techniques relevant to the postures and demands of various working environments.

How-to Complete PDAs/JDAs

How to Complete PDAs / JDAs
Finally, a comprehensive training program designed to train individuals in how to complete a thorough Physical Demands Analysis as well as a Job Demands Analysis report. Upon completion of this 1-day, fully-interactive workshop, the participants will be able to produce user-friendly documents that address the needs of their various client groups including HR and Claims personnel, Safety Officers, Engineers, and the WCB.

Assessment protocols are based on the most recent ergonomic findings and recognized standards in industry, resulting in accurate, detailed and multipurpose documents. In addition, the WorkSMART® approach is designed to compliment existing hazard assessment procedures by not only identifying, but quantifying the ergonomic hazards. Finally, a process that makes sense!

Office Ergonomics Workshop

Introduction to Office Ergonomics
The goal of this workshop is to train individuals in how to perform ergonomic assessments in order to improve the comfort and efficiency of the office environment while minimizing musculoskeletal as well as psychosocial risk factors.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Assess specified workstations and provide one-on-one feedback to workers.
2. Provide strategies that will reduce physical discomfort, personal injuries and the pain and suffering associated with back and musculoskeletal injuries,
3. Educate workers on effective office set-up and equipment utilization, as well as the benefits of stretching and proper working postures. 
4. Provide guidance in retrofitting and/or procurement of new office furnishings, equipment and accessories.

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