Ergonomics and Human Factors in Occupational Safety

Introduction

This training course is a proactive investment in your health and productivity. This training course provides invaluable insights into creating safer and more efficient workspaces, which is essential for reducing the risk of work-related injuries and enhancing overall well-being. Workplace ergonomics is a crucial aspect of occupational health and safety that focuses on designing and arranging work environments to optimize employee comfort, productivity, and well-being. It involves adapting the workplace to fit the worker, rather than forcing the worker to adapt to the workplace. By learning advanced ergonomic principles and injury prevention techniques, participants can significantly improve their work environment, leading to increased comfort, reduced absenteeism, and higher job satisfaction. Moreover, mastering these skills can help foster a culture of safety and wellness within your business benefiting both employees and employers. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge to make impactful changes in your workplace.

 This training course will highlight:

• The common ergonomic risk factors and injuries
• The principles of ergonomic design for various work environments
• Selecting the right tools and equipment to reduce injuries
• How to adapt ergonomic principles to various work environments
• How to develop an ergonomic program- key components and steps
• The visible business benefits

Objectives

At the end of this training course you will learn to:

• Develop a clear understanding of ergonomic principles
• Understand the consequences of poor ergonomics as prime causes of accidents and ill health
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
• Create ergonomic workspaces.
• Develop skills to successfully implement and sustain an ergonomic program

Training Methodology

Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic and interesting style. Delegates will take part in practical team exercises, typical case studies and open discussion forums, related to their own organisation’s operational activities.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

•  All line Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders 
• Project Managers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
• Engineers and Maintenance Personnel
• HSE Managers and Auditors
• Employee Representatives
• All Personnel involved in designing, equipping and maintaining the work environment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Workplace Ergonomics

• Understanding ergonomics: definition and importance
• Legislation for workplace ergonomics
• Identifying ergonomic hazards in the workplace
• Ergonomic risk factors and common injuries and ill-health
• Impact of poor ergonomics on health and productivity
• Ergonomics assessment tools and techniques

Day 2: Ergonomic Design and Best Practices

• Principles of ergonomic design for various work environments
• The principles of ergonomic design as applied to the control of musculoskeletal risks
• Ergonomic workstation setup: chairs, desks, and equipment
• Selecting the right tools and equipment
• Designing for special populations: considerations for age, disability, and job roles

Day 3: Injury Prevention Strategies

• Common ergonomic related workplace injuries and ill-health
• Musculoskeletal disorders and work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs – prevention and control
• Avoiding/minimising risks from poorly designed tasks and workstations
• Practical control measures to avoid or minimise the risk associated with repetitive physical activities, and poor posture
• Developing an ergonomic improvement program

Day 4: Ergonomics in Different Work Environments

• Office ergonomics: best practices
• Industrial ergonomics: solutions for manufacturing and the workforce
• Selection of suitable tools and work equipment
• Ergonomics for remote working
• Adapting ergonomic principles to various work environments
• Designing ergonomic solutions for diverse environments

Day 5: Implementation and Sustainability

• Developing and implementing an ergonomics program - key components and steps
• Training and engaging employees in ergonomic practices
• Continuous improvement and sustainability of ergonomic interventions
• Training and education: engaging employees in ergonomics
• The business benefits of managing ergonomics
• Monitoring and evaluation of ergonomic interventions