April 17 - April 21, 2023
Course Overview
To provide a broad based introduction to ergonomic principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Consideration is given to musculo-skeletal disorders, manual handling, ergonomic aspects of the environment as well as to the social and legal aspects.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply ergonomic principles to the creation of safer, healthier and more efficient and effective activities in the workplace
- Conduct ergonomic risk assessments
- Develop appropriate control measures for ergonomic risk factors
- Describe work-related causes of musculo-skeletal disorders
- Design a workplace according to good ergonomic principles
- Assess ergonomic aspects of the working environment and work organisation
Course Content
- Overview of Ergonomics
- Ergonomics Methods and Techniques
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorder
- Workplace, Job and Product Design
- Relevant Physical Factors of the Work Environment
- Standards and Social Aspects