Office Work Station Assessment Training (OWSAT)

Courses are offered in the spring of each year.

This is a train-the-trainer approach which takes place over 3 days. On completion of the course, participants will be able to assist their co-workers to set up a work station, provide instruction on correct working postures and make appropriate purchase decisions.

Who Should Attend:

• Computer Administrators
• Office Managers
• Safety Committee Members
• Human Resource Professionals
• Supervisory Staff
• Purchasers

Goals:

On completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Perform basic office work station assessments.
• Inform co-workers about proper posture and work station set-up.
• Make good purchaing decisions.

Cost:

$495 plus GST (includes lunches and manual)

Early Registration (payment must be received before September 22): $445 plus GST
Payment must be received with registration.

Details:

Day 1 - November 2

• How the body works - the basics of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
• Postures to protect against Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Setting up a work station
• Guest speaker on the effect of diet on alertness and productivity

Day 2 - November 3

• Bifocals and the aging workforce
• How to do a basic work station assessment
• Creating your own assessment tool
• Guest speaker on indoor environments (air quality, radiation, etc.)

Day 3 - November 23 (three weeks later)

• Feedback from the other participants and the instructor on the assessment you did
• Evaluate products and develop purchasing guidelines
• Guest speaker on physiological effects of stress

Between Day 2 and Day 3, participants will use the tools developed in class to do a work station assessment. Included in the course materials will be a comprehensive reference manual which will contain overheads to provide a 15-20 minute seminar on the basic rules for setting up a computer work station. On completion of this course, participants will receive a "Certificate of Completion" of a 3 day training program on basic work station assessments provided by ErgoSum Consulting.

Registration:

For more information and to register, please contact Sharon Taylor at:
tel: 780-439-8506 or
email: staylor@ergosum.ca

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