Employee ergonomics training: Current limitations and suggestions for improvement.

Employee ergonomics training programs are increasingly being called upon as a strategy to reduce illness and injury in the workplace. A review of the literature on ergonomics training revealed a variety of methodologies and practices. Programs varied in structure, content and method of delivery. These variances, along with a number of obstacles purported to influence the acceptance and effectiveness of training programs, reflect some of the current limitations to effective ergonomics training. This paper recommends the application of adult education principles to improve program planning and training practices.