Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31040.3.4.3 Training

• The OEW shall facilitate training for ECs. Training shall include:

  • A review of the departmental Ergonomics Program.

  • A review of ergonomic risk factors and RMIs.

  • How to identify high-risk jobs.

  • Understanding the importance of reporting RMI symptoms and injuries to a manger/supervisor.

  • How to conduct ergonomic evaluations.

  • Recommending control measures to reduce/eliminate risk factors.

  • How to develop a written report of findings and recommendations.

• Each employee shall receive ergonomic awareness training which includes:

  • A review of the departmental Ergonomics Program.

  • Understanding risk factors associated with RMIs.

  • Identifying symptoms and consequences of injuries caused by RMIs.

  • Understanding the importance of early reporting of RMI symptoms to their manager/supervisor.

  • Awareness of safe work methods and techniques to minimize risk factors associated with RMIs.

• Ergonomic awareness training shall be provided during the New Employee Orientation at the local level.