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Ergonomics and Repetitive Motion Claim Prevention

Save your company money by establishing an effective ergonomics and injury prevention plan.

OSHA's efforts to regulate workplaces regarding ergonomic hazards have been complicated, and some state agencies now have more stringent requirements and enforcement powers in this area than their federal counterpart. Despite this, the new administration has a renewed focus on hazard assessment, including preventing injuries and illnesses from poor workplace design, injurious tool or equipment selection, or maintenance. OSHA can still take enforcement action under its General Duty Clause, with penalties of up to $136,532 per exposed worker, and there are recordkeeping and abatement considerations. In addition, ergonomic injuries/illnesses are now broadly recognized as compensable under state workers' compensation systems, and injured third parties can bring tort actions against the host employer. This material will explain the theory of ergonomics and the most common workplace risk factors that impact most jobs. Awareness of early signs and symptoms, and early reporting, are essential in an effective ergonomics process. This material will address the roles of upper management, supervisors, and workers when implementing an effective program. This topic will also provide a fundamental overview of ergonomic hazard assessment, workers' compensation claims mitigation, and what to expect from an OSHA inspection concerning ergonomics.

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Agenda

Overview

  • What Is Ergonomics?
  • Why Employers Need to Consider It When Designing Workplaces and Analyzing Workers' Compensation Claims
  • History of OSHA Ergonomics Regulation, Policy, and Enforcement
  • State Plan OSHA Agencies and Ergonomics Regulation

Ergonomic Hazard Recognition

  • Signs and Symptoms of Ergonomic Injuries/Illnesses
  • OSHA Injury/Illness Reporting of Ergonomic Injuries/Illnesses
  • Workers' Compensation and Ergonomic Claims Management
  • Third-Party Ergonomics Tort Claims (Contractors and Temporary Workers)

Effective Ergonomics Programs

  • Ergonomics Consensus Standards
  • Ergonomics and Safety and Health Management Programs
  • Auditing for Ergonomic Hazards
  • Identifying Ergonomic Interventions
  • Role of Prevention Through Design (Ptd)
  • Conclusion
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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on December 21, 2021.

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  • AR CLE 1.0
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     
  • WA CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
     

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., ASP, CMSP

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., ASP, CMSP

Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.

  • President, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC
  • Attorney and certified safety professional, represents employers nationwide in OSHA, MSHA, and DOT matters
  • Professor of employment law at University of Colorado
  • Frequent national speaker on workplace safety and health issues and substance abuse management, Avetta Fellow, NSC DSSA Recipient
  • Co-author of ASSP textbooks, including Safety Professionals’ Handbook
  • Active member of ASSP and National Safety Council, American Bar Association
  • Admitted to multiple federal and state bars, including the U.S. Supreme Court
  • J.D. degree, George Washington University National Law Center; B.S. degree, University of Maryland, College Park
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 301-613-7498
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Product ID: 409591
Published 2021
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