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: In the first forty years of its existence, ergonomics has undergone a considerable diversification. It broke away from the industrial area and took possession of new fields, namely that of consumer products, the home, road traffic and safety, hospitals and schools as well as sport leisure. However, the primary aim of ergonomics has remained the same --- to optimize the functioning of a system by adapting it to human capacities and needs.
Creation of safe ergonomically correct work environments should concern all businesses seeking to thrive and prosper in today's business climate. Fifty percent of OSHA incidents are ergonomics related. The key points addressed in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Ergonomic Guidelines include management commitment and employee involvement in safety, work site analysis, ergonomic hazards, hazard prevention and control. This includes established procedures to control ergonomic hazards and education and training of managers, supervisors and employees to assist in this effort.
CSU's certification program concentrates on basic issues of ergonomics and their occupational applications and endeavors to provide 'real world,' practical applications. Today, white-collar workers are increasingly susceptible to constrained postures, inadequate lighting conditions, visual strain, etc. Consequently, both industry and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining appropriate health standards in working environments. So important have these workplace issues become that they are now routinely incorporated into union contract settlements. Bottom line? as a Certified Ergonomics Compliance Director, you are a valuable asset to your company.
CECD Certification has two open book examinations, one for the completion of each textbook. Upon satisfactorily completing each exam you will be awarded your CECD designation. A final comprehensive examination is to be taken following course
completion. Upon satisfactorily completing the final examination you will be awarded your CECD designation. |
