Registration and dissemination of seminar materials will occur between 8:30 and 9:00AM the first day of the 3-day seminar.

Three Day OccuCom^® Ergonomic Certification Syllabus

Day 1 – Module I

Welcoming and introduction to the faculty and the OccuCom^® System by Chuck Sherrod, DC, MPH, CIE, COES – Founder and CEO of OccuCom^®. This module provides an overview of the OccuCom^® system including its development and structure, an update on the current legal and financial pressures encouraging companies to address ergonomics, and the components vital to implementing a successful ergonomics program.

• Definitions and jargon of ergonomics
• Injury epidemiology along with root causation analysis, loss control, and risk prioritization
• Brief Historical Perspective of OccuCom® System and the Regulatory Landscape
• Review support material and program components.
• Metrics or success factors of an effective program (e.g., pre-testing, post-testing, qualitative research, etc.)
• Stepped methodology of the comprehensive four-phased approach.
• Loss Control and Injury Trend Analysis

Day 1 – Module II

In this module Ralph Anderson, MPT, CAE, CEES, COES will take you through the A, B, C, D’s (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Causes, and Diagnoses) of ergonomic injuries. This will set a foundation for the evaluations and interventions that follow in Modules and .

• Anatomy
• Biomechanics – Delmas principle (spinal curves)
• Causes of injury
• Diagnoses (commonly associated with RMIs)

Day 2 – Module III

This module examines facets of the workforce and of the workplace that are commonly involved in ergonomic analysis, design and planning. Toward the end of the module a sample ergonomic evaluation for an office worker will be performed utilizing the OccuCom System and its component forms.

• Anthropometrics
• Sitting
• Posture
• Vision
• Lighting
• Vibration
• Temperature
• Surveillance and data collection methods with OccuCom® System Templates

Day 2 – Module IV

This module looks at established tools for analyzing risk, introduces the technique of task analysis, and demonstrates a manual materials handling evaluation.

• Risk Analysis Tools
• Tools (e.g., NIOSH lifting formula, ANSI quick check, Moore-Garg Strain Index)
• Additional Tools (RULA, etc.)
• Task Analysis
• Office Evaluation
• Manual Material Handling Evaluation
• Fitting the worker for the task by taking care of the body from a mind, body, and spiritual perspective by Don Nava “The Coach”.

Day 3 – Module V

Module five covers business establishment, development, marketing, networking, and contracting.

• Starting a business
• Insurance
• Equipment
• Pricing yourself
• Marketing
• Networking
• First Meetings with Clients
• Written and legally reviewed contracts
• Satisfaction Surveys

Day 3 – Module VI

Our final section wraps up the seminar with a Q&A session followed by a final exam. Lastly, we will discuss the future vision and direction of OccuCom.

• Q&A
• Exam
• The Future of OccuCom

Location: Best Western Lighthouse Hotel, 105 Rockaway Beach Ave. Pacifica, CA

The Best Western Lighthouse Hotel is happy to provide discounted group rates from $89 to $149 per night for each participant. Mention that you are with the Occucom group for the room discount. Go to the Best Western Lighthouse Hotel website or call 800-832-4777.

Recommended Readings to support your educational experience for the seminar and your professional afterlife, as an ergonomics professional, will be sent to each registrant.