Information Sheet for Front-line Workers on Ergonomics Topic

Description of the concern

You are required to develop an information sheet for front-line workers on an ergonomics topic. The topic can be office or industrial based but should be relevant to front-line workers daily work activities.

Your assignment must be submitted using the Assignments link above.

The information sheet should be no longer than 2-pages in length, neat, easy to read, and when feasible include pictures or diagrams. Items that should be covered in the information sheet should include:

· Description of the concern,

· How it may impact a front-line worker

· Strategies to mitigate the concern.

· Pictures or diagrams to illustrate the concerns and/or the recommendations.

Information provided on the hand-out should be referenced. All pictures or diagrams should also be referenced. References may be placed on a third page. The rubric is included with the assignment, but can also be downloaded here:

GRADING RUBRIC FOR COHS 3340.pdf

Method

1. Select an ergonomic topic relevant to an office or industrial setting.

2. Select a topic from the approved topic list below. If you have an idea for another topic, please e-mail the instructor for approval prior to beginning using the email icon above or by following the "contact us" instructions. The examples provided are generic in nature. You could have a specific ergonomic concern at your workplace that would benefit from preparing an information sheet on the hazards, and recommended methods to eliminate or reduce those hazards.