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Ergonomics Certification

Earn your Certification in the only program available that incorporates the principles & practices of True Lean™ with the principles & practices necessary to create an ergonomically sound work environment.

Increase productivity & morale by designing ergonomically safe and efficient processes utilizing the True Lean™ Tools, 5S/Visual Management, Standard Work, Job Instruction Training, and problem-solving. Reduce physical risk factors and mitigate risks for your people and your organization.

Designed for

Professionals in Safety & Security, Risk Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Construction, Human Resources, Worker’s Compensation, and Healthcare (physicians, occupational nurses & physical therapists, occupational therapists, industrial hygienists, athletic trainers, chiropractors) 

The knowledge you will gain
  1. Fundamentals of True Lean™ Ergonomics – on people, process, productivity, and profitability – preventative ergonomics
  2. Establishing risk abatement hierarchy, with clear roles & responsibilities
  3. How an ergonomically safe process, when designed correctly, will increase efficiency
  4. Designing/Redesigning and standardizing systems & processes
  5. Designing risk assessments to identify physical risk factors outside of the established standard systematically
  6. Utilizing systematic problem-solving to develop sustainable countermeasures
  7. Embed ergonomically sound work environment and habits into your culture – involving full engagement of the people in the process and creating a safe environment to elevate issues 
Interactive with Gap Analysis “Takeaway”
  • True Lean™ Ergonomics Certificate
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to not only describe True Lean™ Ergonomics but also will be able to determine their needs-based next steps
  • Participants also will develop written policies and procedures to manage all aspects of an organization’s ergonomics processes 
Coaching Available
  • Ongoing needs-based Coaching on True Lean™ Ergonomics
  • Auditing your existing program and detailed plan development

Registration Information

Dates: April 28-29, 2025. 

Location: On-campus
Length: 2 days
Fee: $2,500 per on-campus participant

Register Today

For information on fees and location for a dedicated session, contact truelean@uky.edu.