This Ergonomics Course is designed for drivers and equipment operators in sectors such as:  construction, forestry, municipal, transit, ferry workers, transportation workers (delivery, long haul), railway workers, pilots, coast guards, etc.

This course is designed to provide Joint OH&S Committees and Worker Representatives with the knowledge and skills to assess all aspects of ergonomics for heavy equipment operators.  The health effects and assessments of whole body vibration are also covered.

In this course participants will:

• Learn to assess aspects of equipment ergonomics such as seating design, posture, access and egress, visibility, and design of dials and displays.
• Learn about the health effects resulting from exposure to whole body vibration, especially back pain and other disorders.
• Learn how to implement solutions to prevent and reduce exposure to ergonomic problems related to driving and equipment design.

Case studies of solutions will be used to give participants an opportunity to solve ergonomic problems related to driving and equipment operation in their workplaces.