Ergonomics

About the course

Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding interactions among humans and other elements of a system and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design to optimise human well-being and overall system performance. Ergonomics aims to prevent soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by sudden or sustained exposure to force, vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture. An ergonomically sound work environment helps an organisation better design tasks, workspace, controls, displays, tools, lighting, and equipment to fit employees' physical capabilities and limitations. Ergonomics training helps an organisation prevent health issues from achieving its legal obligations and Operational Control requirements of ISO 45001:2018.

Your benefits

Upon completion of this course, participants will understand:

• the need for and the role of ergonomics in occupational health
• the application of ergonomic principles to design of industrial workplaces and
• the prevention of occupational injuries

Course content / outline

• Introduction to Ergonomics
• Key terms and definitions
• Aim of Ergonomics
• Risk factors in Ergonomics
• Environmental Risk Factors
• Computer Vision Syndrome
• Symptoms of poor ventilation
• Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) or Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
• Physical factors at work – wrong postures
• Cervical Spondylosis – Symptoms
• Home exercises to relieve posture related pain
• Upper body desk bound activities
• Releasing tension
• Back exercise method
• Q&A

• Examination

who should attend?

• Employees of any manufacturing facility
• Employees of service industry
• Contractors
• Self-employed workers
• Supervisors / Managers
• Management professional and Consultants

• Anyone interested in Ergonomics

Training duration

1 Day

Prerequisites

Understanding of English (if language requirement is not addressed)

Understanding / Knowledge of OHS requirements of work place / ISO 45001.

Exam Details (Duration, Pattern)

• Duration: 60 minutes  
• Platform/Mode: Written or Online

Certification

Qualified participants will receive certificate on “ Ergonomics”; others will receive certificate of participation.