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Course Description
Ergonomics, as defined by the Board of Certification for Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), “is a body of knowledge about human abilities, human limitations and human characteristics that are relevant to design. Ergonomic design is the application of this body of knowledge to the design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments for safe, comfortable and effective human use” (BCPE, 1993). Ergonomics is comprised of practicing and academic engineers, safety professionals, industrial hygienists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, and occupational medicine physicians. Ergonomics is an applied science which emphasizes the importance of designing workstations, so the workstation is appropriate to the individual worker.
The Training Course Will Highlight ?
The objective is to "design out" as many ergonomic risk factors as possible in an effort to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This course emphasizes recognition of musculoskeletal disorders in institutional, office, and industrial settings. Topics include anthropometry, working postures, task analysis, manual materials handling and environmental factors. Upon completion, participants should be able to recognize ergonomic problems and recommend appropriate control measures
Training Objective
The objective is to "design out" as many ergonomic risk factors as possible in an effort to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This course emphasizes recognition of musculoskeletal disorders in institutional, office, and industrial settings. Topics include anthropometry, working postures, task analysis, manual materials handling and environmental factors. Upon completion, participants should be able to recognize ergonomic problems and recommend appropriate control measures
Target Audience
Team Leaders, Managers, Line Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Project Managers, Control Center Operators and Supervisors, Emergency Dispatchers, Security Personnel and CCTV Operators, HSE Officers, HSE Personnel, HSE Professionals, Emergency Response Team Members, HSE Managers and Auditors, Health & Safety and Environmental Professionals, Coordinators, Specialists and other full-time safety practitioners, Fire Officers, Loss Control Managers, Security Directors and Managers, Security Supervisors, Facilities Directors and Managers, HR and Administrative Managers
Training Methods
Daily Agenda
Ergonomic Ailments and Their Causes:
- Anatomy basics
- Cumulative trauma disorders
- Hand/arm vibration syndrome
- Other human factor problems
- At risk industries
- At risk processes
Identification and Control of Ergonomic Stresses
- Injuries and other indicators of ergonomic problems
- Biomechanics
- Major risk factors: repetition, force, position
- Other factors: vibration, cold, sharp edges, production pressure, environment
- Ergonomically neutral positions
- Ergonomic task analysis
- Control of ergonomic stresses: administrative, engineering, personal protection
- Tool and task design
Cognitive Ergonomics and Universal Design
- Cognitive errors
- Design techniques for error reduction: standardization, stereotypes, redundancy, feedback
- Universal design
- Anthropometry
- Statistical measures
- Anthropometry tables
- Application
- Displays, Controls and Video Display Terminals (VDT's)
- Displays and controls
- Anthropometric issues
- Cumulative trauma disorders and VDT's
- Eyestrain
- Psychological stress and production issues
- Controls for VDT related stresses
Quantitative Methods and Materials Handling
- Scope of injuries due to manual materials handling
- Risk factors for back injuries due to lifting
- Evaluation of lifting risks, lifting tables
- Redesigning lifting tasks
Lifting techniques, training, and aids
Accreditation
BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.
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