General Safety & Health Series

Industrial Ergonomics

In recent years potential ergonomic problems have become a major concern in many business environments. Many facilities are now devoting significant time and effort to controlling the twisting, turning, stretching and other motions that place stress and strain on employees' body.

TPC Training Systems' training products on "Industrial Ergonomics" cover recognizing ergonomic problems, potential adverse effects and pragmatic solutions employees can use to address to these problems. It focuses on potential ergonomic problems in manufacturing, assembly and warehouse situations. Topics covered in these products include:

• Physiology of the body.
• Parts of the body most affected.
• Eye strain.
• Pragmatic preventative measures.
• Correct use of office equipment.
• Exercises and stress release.
• and more.