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Ergonomics for Drivers and Equipment Operators OHS Course Greater Vancouver

Date: Thursday October 23, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 3:30 am

This Ergonomics Course is designed for drivers and equipment operators in sectors such as: construction, forestry, sawmills (for forklifts), municipality, transit, ferry workers, transportation workers (delivery, long haul), railway workers, pilots, coast guard, etc.

This course is designed to provide Joint OH&S Committees and Worker Representatives with the knowledge and skills to assess all aspects of heavy equipment ergonomics including seating design and adjustment, posture, access and egress, visibility, and design and location of dials and displays. The health effects and assessments of whole body vibration are also covered.

For course description click here. To register click here.

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2008.

Check our website for online registration, coming soon. 

Location:

B.C. Federation of Labour
200-5118 Joyce Street
Vancouver BC

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