EDL - The Industrial Ergonomics Focus Group

Rochester Institute of Technology

Unique Features

Flexible program structure to meet participants' needs
Follow-up discussions on successes and problems
Learn from shared experiences with other participating companies
"Hands-on" exercises in ergonomic methods and techniques
Ergonomic analysis on problems from participant facilities
Participants receive two ergonomics publications: Putz-Anderson's manual for cumulative trauma disorders and the NIOSH 1991 revised lifting guidelines application manual

Participants Will...

Obtain skills in ergonomic hazard identification, control, and prevention
Learn how to develop an ergonomic program for their facility
Review current and proposed OSHA legislation related to ergonomics and health/safety

Who Should Attend?

This program is intended for all individuals of small- to medium-sized companies who will lead, facilitate, or manage the ergonomics effort in their facility.

Location and Scheduling

The two and a half day program will take place in the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies(CIMS) building on the RIT Campus (Bldg. 98).

Costs

The program fee includes tuition, instructional materials, lunch and refreshments. Costs are dependent upon the number of people attending per company.

Further Information or Registration

Call Vinnie Buonomo at (716)475-7364 or Stan Konieczny at (716)475-7395.

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Rochester Institute of Technology
One Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
716-475-5807

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