Prices are subject to change without notice.
Training
Basic Rules of Office Ergonomics (45 minutes) $225.00
Learn correct postures from the feet to the head and out to the hands, and how to make simple adjustments to your work station. Participants receive the "Basic Rules" handout.
Logical Lifting (45 minutes) - $225
Informs workers so that they can make reasonable, informed decisions on how to use the body to minimize the
risk of injury focusing on lifting postures and working heights. This training includes:
- correct spinal mechanics / postures and anatomy; common back injuries and treatment options
- the impact of poor lifting postures, “why people do it wrong”
- 3 principles for a safe lift; butt out technique; golfer's lift; adapting lifts to suit circumstances (i.e. from
floor, poor grip, awkward objects)
- working heights for fine, medium and heavy tasks
Home and Hobby Ergonomics (45 minutes) - $225
Explore the common working heights associated with different levels of task complexity related to your favourite
pastimes. Tool selection and use impacts on posture and effectiveness of muscle use are discussed. Posture at
seated workstations and correct lifting covered briefly.
Introduction to Office Ergonomics (1.5 hours) $375.00
Expands on the Basics to include more detail, injury explanations and stretching exercises. Topics include: sitting, standing and lifting; keyboarding and mouse use; monitor and document position; telephone use and correct use of tools and supplements.
Injury Prevention at Work and at Home (3 hours) - $475
Postures, common injuries, making simple changes in the office, selecting and using chairs, stretches, lifting,
storage, working heights for home and hobby, and much, much more!.
Office Work Station Assessment Training (OWSAT) $495.00 per person
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. Courses offered in April and November each year.
Drivers' Injury Prevention Program (90 minutes) $375.00
Driving, like sitting, is a not an activity the human body was designed to do. The Drivers' Injury Prevention
Program shows through demonstration and participation how to reduce the physical effects of driving. Workers
learn what happens to their bodies from extended driving by doing simple range of motion exercises, and how
stretches and movements can reduce the impacts of holding prolonged postures. Of course, lifting, pushing,
pulling, carrying, and other issues are covered as needed, depending on the industry.
Note: Other training services are available.
Let me know your needs by filling out the form below, and I will prepare an outline and proposal.
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