Practical Industrial Ergonomics I
Getting the business benefits
Practical Industrial Ergonomics - I is a one day industrial training course which will give participants a practical understanding of the ergonomic principles which can be applied to prevent upper limb and back injuries. They will be able to make immediate modifications to existing work areas. This approach will help reduce sickness and absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, insurance premiums and compensation claims and improve the productivity of the workforce.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all types of participant requiring a practical introduction to ergonomics, including front line supervisors, managers, health and safety professionals and occupational health departments.
What skills and information will they learn?
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify potential causes of upper limb and back injuries
- Develop ergonomic solutions that can be applied to reduce these injuries
- Encourage correct postures and motions that minimise injuries to workers
- Use ergonomics principles to re-design work areas and work equipment
- Complete an ergonomics checklist to prioritise levels of risk
Course content
A comprehensive reference manual and checklists are provided.
This course is highly interactive with many different group activities. It uses slides and video (taken from the client site when the course is customised) to reinforce the ergonomics principles presented. Key elements of the course are:
Introduction to Ergonomics
- Anthropometry and Anatomy
Types and causes of injuries and illnesses
- Hand/wrist
- Shoulder/arm
- Back/lower limb
Ergonomics principles applied to:
- Work procedures
- Hand tools
- Work area layout
- Manual materials handling
- Seated workstation jobs
- Standing workstation jobs
Ergonomics checklists
- Instruction and demonstration
- Practical exercises
- Risk prioritisation process
- Solution design
Guidelines for measuring results
Course information and how to book
This one day course is offered in-house and is usually customised to use examples from your own business.
The course costs £1,700 + VAT for up to 16 participants, a cost of £106 + VAT per head for a full course. Customisation costs from £900.
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What did previous participants think?
"A very useful and practical course."
"Good examples related directly to our company, topics covered in appropriate detail."
"Very good, very clear and informative speaker, with a sense of humour."
"Best course available."
"Very well constructed and delivered course."
"The course delivery was excellent and several managers commented that your personal understanding and professional knowledge, coupled with your friendly disposition made an anticipated tedious event very enjoyable and valuable to everyone.” John Mills, UK Facilities Director, Bookham.
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