• Selected basics in ergonomics
• EAWS structure, principles and assessment (paper and pencil method)
• Comprehensive assessment of the physical loads on the whole body and the upper limbs, based on EAWS
• Integral design of the work system and the related processes, in combination with an ergonomic risk analysis
• Implementation of ergonomic requirements on the design process by proactive ergonomics
• Overview of EAWS degrees (“Blue Card” and “Green Card”) and their national and international significance

There are no admission requirements.

We recommend basic knowledge in micro ergonomics (e. g. workplace design), macro ergonomics (e. g. work system design), and behavioral ergonomics (e. g. demands upon man to be able to perform; basic anthropometric aspects; mental aspects; factors concerning the work environment; work design in accordance with ergonomics).

The participant knows

• the structure of the EAWS method,
• the areas of application and application prerequisites for EAWS,
• the importance of proactive ergonomics in product design and process planning,
• the correlation between ergonomic assessment and process shaping with the help of a process language (preferably MTM), and
• the legal basis for ergonomic assessment.

The participant is able to

• create EAWS analyses independently and gains initial experience with the EAWS rules,
• evaluate how to use EAWS appropriately in his professional environment, and
• identify from which advanced training measures he will benefit most in his profession.

Training in EAWS ends with an online examination. As an exception, the Examination Board may order an additional oral exam.

Having passed the EAWS exam the candidate receives a certificate. Should the participant have failed the exam, he will be informed by separate mail.

The training in EAWS takes 40 hours.

Teaching times:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please bring a laptop with you.

When you book a training (or someone else books for you) you will always receive a participant code. Please redeem this as soon as possible. 10 days before the start of the training and again 4 days before the start of the training you will receive a reminder email for the training. You will only receive these emails if you have redeemed your participant code beforehand.

7 days before the start of the training, access to the digital training documents will be activated for you. Go to the MY MTM area. In the training date tile, click on the START TRAINING button to access the digital documents. Please test the access before the start of the training.

Please ensure that your laptop meets the following system requirements:

• Windows: Microsoft Edge Chromium (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version); Internet Explorer is NOT supported!
• Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
• Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 and higher, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or higher.