CMN 1224 — ERG & Workplace Safety
This course is designed to reduce the number of occupational incidents, accidents, and injuries through the study of workplace design and human factors engineering. It is an expanded version of "Ergonomics & Workplace Safety" and is intended to facilitate the transfer of ergonomics principles from the classroom into the workplace. There, students will be observed and coached while performing actual job duties. In some cases, college-trained employer representatives may collaborate with college personnel on job safety observations and interventions in the workplace. Time spent in each area will vary by location and work group to meet site-specific needs. Ergonomics is an ongoing activity. To maximize effectiveness, both college faculty and college trained supervisory personnel may collaborate on these job site activities. State and federal regulations require that accident repeaters be enrolled in injury prevention classes to help reduce accidents in the workplace. This course may be team taught with industry. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be one credit.