Home: Practices: Health/Epidemiology: Ergonomics: Computer- and Web-Based Training in Ergonomics

Overview

Exponent provides customized, cost-effective, web-based training programs for your employees. We offer all levels of computer- and web-based training support, from development of individual ergonomics modules to full training programs. Our expertise in over 70 technical disciplines, including ergonomics, combined with a state-of-the-art Visual Communications team, makes us the perfect choice for bringing your curriculum to the web.

Benefits

When employees are well trained in ergonomics, businesses can realize economic benefits in less lost time and fewer worker compensation claims. Research demonstrates numerous positive benefits from ergonomics solutions, including increased productivity and work quality, and decreased absenteeism. Ergonomics training over the web has a number of advantages over the traditional classroom setting:

Self-directed and self-paced

Interactive (exercises, scenarios, and case studies)

Provides time and cost savings

Accommodates different learning techniques
Applies learning to work-related tasks
Accessible to all employees in all locations

Better retention of information by users.

The key to computer-based training is that it can be done at any time, in any place, making it a much more flexible method than traditional classroom training.

Modules in Ergonomics

Exponent will develop ergonomics and safety modules to meet specific client needs. These modules can be used separately or in groups to meet training requirements and accommodate different levels of knowledge. Exponent can develop modules on a wide variety of ergonomics and safety topics, including:

 

Ergonomics Awareness

Office Ergonomics

Manufacturing Ergonomics

OSHA's Final Standard

Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremities

Manual Materials Handling, Including Lifting

Ergonomics Hazard Recognition and Prevention

Ergonomics Principles in Workplace Design

The duration of each module is 30 to 60 minutes. Click here for an abbreviated sample lesson.

Technical Requirements

Clients looking to run Exponent’s ergonomics training into their own computer systems will need the following hardware and software:

Hardware:

  • RAM: 64 MB available or greater
  • Internet Connection: 56K modem minimum; DSL, cable, or ethernet connection preferred
  • Monitor: 800 X 600 resolution (1024 X 768 preferred)

Software:

  • Required Browser: Netscape 4.x, Internet Explorer 4.x, or later version
  • Required Plug-ins: QuickTime, Flash.

Cost

The cost will depend on the customization required and the number of users. Individual modules start at $15K, which includes content development and design and production of the module.

For more information contact info@exponent.com.

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