Ergonomics in the Workplace
Training
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Inhouse
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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