Online ergonomics training helps you and your team gain ergonomics knowledge in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Read on to learn how to get your team started with ergonomics training.
In the previous article in this series on ergonomics training I made the point that, “a combination of online training and real-world experience guided by an expert is the fastest path to gaining ergonomics capabilities.”
The idea is that online training is the most efficient way to transfer knowledge and being guided by an expert is the most efficient way to gain real-world skills. When you combine ergonomics knowledge with real-world ergonomics experience, you have added ergonomics capabilities to your organization to help you execute a sustainable ergonomics process. Better capabilities, better process.
In this model of ergonomics training, the objective of the online portion of the training is to lay a foundation of ergonomics knowledge so that the trainee is ready to start applying it in the real world. Following are a few things to keep in mind as you’re selecting your online ergonomics training.
The online training should be consistent
As you start to scale your ergonomics process, it becomes more and more important that the tools and training you give your ergonomics teams are consistent. Consistent tools and training help you maintain both quality and an apples to apples comparison across different teams and sites.
The online training should be available even after it has been completed
This is one of the biggest benefits of moving a portion of your ergonomics training online. As members of your team are executing the day-to-day tactics of the ergonomics process, they’ll inevitably run into roadblocks. If your team members have access to a comprehensive, online resource library, they always have a place they can go for answers.
The online training should verify that a transfer of knowledge has taken place
Online content delivery is good, but verifying that a transfer of knowledge has taken place via a series of comprehension checks is even better. Comprehension checks reinforce key concepts and ensure your team members understand the elements of the ergonomics process well enough to execute their roles and responsibilities in the process.
The online training system should track training progress
You don’t want to be in the dark about who has completed their training and who hasn’t. As a manager, you want to be able to assign online ergonomics training and track progress for each team member.
The online training should be part of a cohesive system that includes tools
Online ergonomics training and ergonomics tools belong together so that your team has a single place to go for all of their ergonomics needs. That’s one of the benefits of an all-in-one ergonomics software solution. Anytime your team members need something ergonomics-related, they should know exactly where to go.
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We built ErgoPlus Industrial with all of this in mind. If you’d like to see it in action and learn how it could benefit your ergonomics process, just click here to schedule a time to chat.
