Training Topics:
For | Employee(s) must understand |
Employee(s) in problem jobs, | • How to recognize WMSD signs and symptoms, |
Employee(s) in similar jobs | and the importance of early reporting. |
that are problem jobs, and | • How to report WMSD signs, symptoms and |
their supervisors | hazards, and make recommendations. • WMSD hazards in their jobs and the general measures they must follow to control WMSD hazards. • Job-specific controls and work practices that have been implemented in their jobs. • The ergonomics program and their role in it. • The requirements of this standard |
Persons involved in setting | • The ergonomics program and their role in it. |
up and managing the | • How to identify, evaluate and implement measures |
ergonomics program | to control WMSD hazards. • How to identify and analyze WMSD hazards. • How to evaluate the effectiveness of ergonomics programs. |
Training Frequency:
For | Training will be provided |
Employee(s) in problem jobs, Employee(s) in similar jobs that are problem jobs, and their supervisors | • When the program is first set up in their jobs. • When they are initially assigned to problem jobs. • After control measures are implemented in their jobs. • Periodically as needed (i.e., significant changes to the job, new WMSDs or WMSD hazards are identified in the job, unsafe work practices observed) and at least every 3 years. |
Persons involved in setting up and managing the ergonomics program | • When they are initially assigned to setting up and managing the ergonomics program. • Periodically as needed (i.e., program deficiencies revealed in evaluation, significant changes in ergonomics program) and at least every 3 years. |
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