OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics
Issued by
Eastern Michigan University
Earners of the OSHA #2255 badge have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer’s ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
Earning Criteria
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Earners must complete the OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics course. 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, use of video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and patient transfers in health care. Contact hours: 18
Standards
As a consortium partner in the Great Lakes OSHA Education Center, Eastern Michigan University is part of a national network of non-profit organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training to all levels of workers.