“This was an awesome experience. I learned so much info that is all applicable to me. I enjoyed working in groups and we had lots of fun while working hard. Have been waiting for an opportunity like this - so thank you.”
E r r g o n o m i i c c s s i i s s n o t t j j u s s t t a b o u t t r r e d u c c i i n g i i n j j u r r i i e s s !
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I I t t ’ ’ s a b o u t t i i m p r r o v i i n g j j o b e f f f f i i c i i e n c y .
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I I t t ’ ’ s s a b o u t t r r e d u c i i n g a b s s e n t t e e i i s s m , , o r r e v e n p r r e s s e n t t e e i i s s m ( ( w h e r r e w o r r k e r r s s a r r e a t t w o r r k b u t t n o t t r r e a l l l l y “ a t t w o r r k ” ) ) .
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I I t t ’ ’ s s a b o u t t m a k i i n g y o u r r o r r g a n i i z z a t t i i o n t t h e c o m p a n y o f f c h o i i c e t t o n o t t o n l l y a t t t t r r a c t t w o r r k e r r s s , , b u t t r r e t t a i i n w o r r k e r r s s .
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I I t t ’ ’ s s a b o u t t r r e m a i i n i i n g v i i a b l l e i i n a f f i i e r r c e l l y c o m p e t t i i t t i i v e m a r r k e t t p l l a c e .
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I I t t ’ ’ s s a b o u t t w o r r k i i n g w i i t t h e x i i s t t i i n g b u s s i n e s s s s s s y s s t t e m s s t t o i i m p r o v e t t h e b o t t t t o m l l i n e .
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WorkSMART’s ESS course emphasizes practical applications for use in field, industrial and office environments. You will be able to apply your knowledge in industries such as municipalities and government service sectors, construction, oil and gas, transportation, health care, pulp and paper, emergency services, engineering, food processing, manufacturing and more.
In addition, this certification will teach you how to incorporate ergonomics programming throughout an organization from a systems perspective, streamlining with existing safety, risk, and other business management systems.
“This was the best training I have ever been in; you both have a good understanding of the needs of adult learners!!!! I liked the examples used. I took ergonomics before and can honestly say I understand it a lot better. I like the organization, professionalism, safe open concept of the group participation and enjoyed all 5 days thoroughly. “
“Excellent instructor; very knowledgeable, experienced. Lots of time for questions.
Information was clearly explained. They made the class very interactive and fun. Learning was easy and I learned a lot. Thank-you!”
“One of the best, most informative courses I have taken. Excellent instructors with a great knowledge base.”

How to Sell Ergonomics and Achieve Buy In Implementing Risk Control Strategies
 Dispelling the myths regarding the cost of ergonomics
 Identifying the true cost of injuries
 Maximizing employee input
 Validating findings and selling the message
How to Identify Physical and Organizational Hazards, including
 Correctly evaluating injury reports, hazard assessments, physical demands analyses, and other relevant H&S data
 Encouraging and collecting worker input
 Proactively identifying the potential for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
 How to implement quick turn-around solutions and avoid “analysis paralysis”
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 Detailed step by step breakdown on how to evaluate controls based on WorkSMART’s control hierarchy and cost-benefit matrix
Identification of priorities for ergonomics intervention
Review of specific control strategies associated with,
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Manual material handling tasks
Driving and equipment operation tasks
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Standing tasks
Seated tasks
Tools and equipment design
Work space design
Office tasks and furnishings
How to Assess Risk
 Detailed step by step breakdown of the WorkSMART
MSD Risk Reduction Process
 Scientifically backed task analysis methods, including how to assess
- excessive force
- awkward and static postures
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- high repetition rates contact stress whole body vibration hand-arm vibration environmental factors
Program Measurement and Continuous Improvement
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Review of possible threats to success
How to measure immediate, intermediate, and long term impacts
 How to build on success and expand
 How to manage newly acquired knowledge
To receive certification status, participants will be evaluated during course activities and will be required to submit documentation to demonstrate their knowledge after completion of the course. All participants will be provided with access to WorkSMART’s ESS portal, filled with additional resources and support material.
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There is only one professional certification for Ergonomists in Canada, the CCPE designation offered through the
Association of Canadian Ergonomists. This requires a relevant university degree and several years of direct experience. We encourage all full-time practicing ergonomists to pursue this designation, but for everyone else, our
ESS workshop will give you the necessary tools to implement an effective ergonomics process in your organization.
I I f f y o u ’ ’ r r e s s e r r i i o u s s a b o u t t i i m p l l e m e n t t i i n g e r r g o n o m i i c c s s , , w e ’ ’ r r e s s e r r i i o u s s a b o u t t h e l l p i i n g y o u d o i i t t r r i i g h t t !
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Feb. 18-22, 2013
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