Components of Ergonomics Program

Components of Ergonomics Programs include:

Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Program Management
Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Education and Training
Medical Management

Tips for Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses Who Run Ergonomics Programs
To successfully address ergonomics and safety issues in health care, occupational and environmental health nurses (OHNs) should use a program approach that conforms with existing programs and business goals, as well as with the facility's culture.

ERGO Home

Management Commitment

Employee Involvement

Program Management

Program Management overview
Injury Cost Assessment Worksheet – Brief
Injury Cost Assessment worksheet – Long
Agenda template – Ergonomics team
Ergonomics Team minutes template
ERGO team implementation plan
Tips for choosing consultants

Worksite Analysis

Computer workstation Assessment form
Fleet Vehicle Ergo Checklist
The Employee Ergonomic survey for Assembly or Production workstations – generic

Hazard Prevention and Control

8-steps to setting up your computer workstation
Brief guide to Implementing Solutions
Gen guide to office accessories 2000
Office checklist for OHNs
Ergo effectiveness form

Education and Training

8 steps to setting up your workstation

Medical Management

Guidelines for completing essential functions form
Essential job functions form
Return to work form for HCP
Basic injury management flowchart
Sample modified duty form

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