Employee training allows organizations to address workplace safety and health problems and encourages a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

ETC ergonomics training is customized to the particular audience. It can range from awareness training for all employees, especially those in high risk jobs, to more specialized training for those expected to undertake job analyses and problem-solving tasks.

The effectiveness of training greatly depends on the way it is designed and delivered to the target audience. Typically the training will include:

• The principles of ergonomics and their application
• Proper use of equipment, tools, and machine controls
• Appropriate work practices, such as proper lifting techniques
• Awareness of work tasks that may lead to pain or injury
• Recognizing early symptoms of MSDs
• Understand the importance of reporting and addressing early indications of MSDs before serious injuries develop
• Understand procedures for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses, as required by OSHA's injury and illness recording and reporting regulation

Training options include:

• Train-the-trainer
• Classroom training at an onsite or offsite location
• E-training developed for a specific industry or customized for your company
• Recordings and printed material

Topics may include:

• Ergonomic Awareness Training
• for Supervisors and Line Employees
• for Engineers

ETC can help you to choose the combination of training modalities that is right for your organizations ergonomics effort and goals.