Instructor: MIKE HUGHES, INJURY HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
What is it? Education on safe work practices is a service tool that allows an employer to help employees understand and prevent potential ergonomic and musculoskeletal problems before they impact productivity and worker comfort and health.
Body and Ergonomic Interface Education: These sessions will reinforce basics of “Ergonomic Interface” principles and practice proper body mechanics specific to their jobs. The goal is to reduce the risk of soft tissue injury during work activities in any work environment. The training will focus on the “industrial athlete” concept of having a body and mind that is “fit” enough to do the job. This training will cover:
Topics:
• Ergonomic Basics- Force/Posture/Repetition/Environment
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Body Patterning Changes
• Whole Body Motions
• Think
• Neutral Work Zones
• Prep & Recovery Review/Practice
• How the body works as a machine
• Basic ergonomic and body mechanic principles
• Education in stretching techniques to decrease worker fatigue and increase productivity
Register on line at northcountrychamber.com/Calendar/
Or
Contact Becky M. Drollette at beckym@northcountrychamber.com or 518-563-1000
$ 13.00 per person