OHTA506 Ergonomics Essentials
Covers ergonomics principles, workplace design, and risk assessment to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve worker well-being.
Course Overview
This course provides a broad based introduction to ergonomics principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Specific consideration is given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, ergonomic aspects of the environment, as well as to the social aspects and relevant standards.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to understand and apply ergonomic principles, undertake ergonomic risk assessments, understand the causes of upper limb disorders and methods of reducing the risks through the appreciation of the workplace layout and the environmental aspects of good ergonomic design.
Who should attend?
Suitable for any workplace safety and health professionals, display screen assessors, anyone who is working towards the International Occupational Hygiene Certificate, human factors practitioners, project managers, support managers, operation managers and anyone in similar professions.
Course Outline
- Overview of Ergonomics
- Ergonomics Methods and Techniques
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Workplace, Job, and Product Design
- Relevant Physical Factors of the Work Environment
- Standards and Social Aspects
Covers ergonomics principles, workplace design, and risk assessment to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve worker well-being.
Course Overview
This course provides a broad based introduction to ergonomics principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Specific consideration is given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, ergonomic aspects of the environment, as well as to the social aspects and relevant standards.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to understand and apply ergonomic principles, undertake ergonomic risk assessments, understand the causes of upper limb disorders and methods of reducing the risks through the appreciation of the workplace layout and the environmental aspects of good ergonomic design.
Who should attend?
Suitable for any workplace safety and health professionals, display screen assessors, anyone who is working towards the International Occupational Hygiene Certificate, human factors practitioners, project managers, support managers, operation managers and anyone in similar professions.
Course Outline
- Overview of Ergonomics
- Ergonomics Methods and Techniques
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Workplace, Job, and Product Design
- Relevant Physical Factors of the Work Environment
- Standards and Social Aspects
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The Arcade
11 Collyer Quay
Singapore, 049317
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