Workshops - Taylor'd Ergonomics

Driver Ergo
September 21, 2010
Participants will learn how to identify ergonomics risk factors encountered by drivers, and how to implement some solutions. The focus of the workshop is on driving passenger vehicles, although some discussion of courier and transport trucks will also be included.

You will learn to:

Upcoming workshops
Sept 21, 2010 Cambridge, ON

Describe injury trends in the transportation sector
Identify “risk factors”, including awkward driving postures, force, and static or repetitive tasks
Describe how the design and layout of a typical vehicle contributes to ergonomic issues
Adjust the seat for maximum comfort and back safety
Adjust the steering wheel and other options to optimise posture and comfort
Identify additional issues encountered by professional drivers such as manual material handling, vibration, sleep deprivation
Identify products and solutions to some of the ergonomics issues encountered by drivers, including both what drivers and management can do
Use a checklist to evaluate a new vehicle

Your course fee includes: Detailed course manual, seat adjustment checklist, new vehichle checklist, lunch and refreshments.

All Taylor'd Ergo workshops feature:

An experienced, qualified, energetic facilitator
A comfortable, relaxed setting, with participants from various industries, so you can learn from each other
A skill-based program, that allows you to practice each new skill in the workshop setting

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tei_driver_ergo_workshop_reg_sept_21.pdf