Ergonomics in the Workplace

Training

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Day

Aimed at developing the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out. an ergonomics risk assessment in the workplace to recommend/implement. necessary remedial measures. Suitable for: Health & Safety Specialists, Managers, Supervisors or any other persons responsible for carrying out an ergonomic risk assessment and implementing remedial measures.

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Course programme

Although the training course specifically relates to the prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), the principles can be equally applied to human error.

A practical approach is adopted using several case studies. Guidance is provided on workplace design and safe working.

Programme outline

  • Definition of Ergonomics
  • Consequences of poor ergonomics, e.g. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) and human error
  • Physiology of the body related to MSD’s
  • Ergonomic risk assessment
  • Ergonomic design and anthropometrics
  • Safe working practice
  • A strategy for managing ergonomic risk in the workplace
  • Ergonomics and the prevention of human error

Woodland Grange is one of the UK's leading providers of health, safety and environmental training courses from NEBOSH, IEMA and IOSH.

Ergonomics in the Workplace

Price on request