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| Overview of the Training Schedule |
DAY 1: Complete the Ergonomics Prioritization Information Checksheet (EPIC) analysis based on type of facility (office/non-office/mixed)
Risk based analysis of facility
Serves as focal points for the ergonomics team
Same walkthrough is used to familiarize consultant/trainer with facility and tailor the training
Gather and review appropriate policies and procedures
DAY 2 & 3: Provide tailored lecture-style training to team on:
Technical aspects of non-office and office ergonomics (as appropriate)
Cover assessment techniques in detail
Discuss aspects of a successful ergonomics process
Cover any legislative issues
DAY 4: Complete on-the-job assessment training
DAY 4: Create Team Charter and Action Plan
DAY 5: Complete a SWOT analysis with the ergonomics team
Strengths and weaknesses are within the team and their control
Threats and opportunities are external and outside the team’s control
Develop action and contingency plans.
DAY 5: Provide awareness training to plant supervisors and engineers
Cover basic understanding of ergonomics
Roles and responsibilities of each group in managing the process
Gather feedback on the SWOT analysis from the ergonomics team
Update action and contingency plans accordingly
Let the team "turn over rocks and have the scorpions crawl out"
Six to nine months later, come back and work with the team
Perform another SWOT analysis
Meet with other stakeholders and develop goals, objectives, and feedback for the team
Develop action and contingency plans
Work on any "tough cases"
Discuss development of business cases
Provide some additional technical training, if needed
Figure 1: Ergonomics Team Success over Time
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