Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Course 2026

Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Certification Course 2026 is organized by OccuPro and will be held from Sep 30 - Oct 02, 2026 at OCCUPRO, LLC, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Description:
This course is designed for professionals who are interested in implementing or expanding their knowledge in on-site injury prevention and total body and industrial ergonomics. A significant portion of this class is hands-on testing using the NIOSH, OSHA, WISHA, RULA, REBA, ACGIH-TLVs, and other evaluation tools. The training course discusses evidence-based evaluations and consulting protocols based on current OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, and published clinical literature.

Learning outcomes include:

• Select and describe current ergonomic evaluation tools and protocols
• Differentiate risk factors associated with upper extremity and low back ergonomic injuries
• Choose and apply internationally recognized upper extremity and low back ergonomic tools
• Prepare, identify, and select engineering, administrative, and work practice controls/ergonomic solutions
• Demonstrate the ability to use upper extremity and low back ergonomic assessment tools in multiple environments
• Introduction to Ergonomics
  • What is ergonomics, anthropometrics, and ergonomic cost benefit analysis
  • Identify risk factors and implement controls and job modification techniques
  • How to implement an ergonomic injury prevention program in any company
  • Hands-on job demands analysis and job safety analysis
• Low Back Ergonomics
  • Evidence-based research on low back ergonomics
  • Manual material handling tools, techniques, and controls
  • Does lifting technique matter?
  • Push, pull, carry, sitting, standing, and lower extremity ergonomics
  • Practice using OSHA Checklists, REBA, ACGIH-TLV for Lifting, Liberty Mutual Tables, Washington State Lift Calculator, and NIOSH Lifting Guidelines
• Upper Extremity Ergonomics
  • Evidence-based research on common UE disorders
  • Hands-on experience using vibration measurements, ACGIH-TLV for hand, RULA, strain index, and Washington State checklist
  • Job modification techniques for UE ergonomic risk