Course description
Beginning with an overview of the role of ergonomics in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), this course includes topics ranging from relevant OH&S legislation, standards and guidelines, to identification of ergonomics hazards and evaluation of risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and/or acute injuries in work settings ranging from industrial to computer-based work.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Course equivalencies
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery