COURSE: ERGONOMICS TRAINING COURSE
COURSE CODE: ERGT 111

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Webster’s New World Dictionary (College Edition) defines ergonomics as “The Study of the problems of people in adjusting to their environment; especially the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the individual worker. Ergonomics may also be thought of as the science of fitting the job to the individual worker. When there is a mismatch between the physical requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the worker, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can result.

Who is at risk?
Workers who must repeat the same motion throughout their workday, who must do their work in an awkward position, who must use a great deal of force to perform their jobs, who must repeatedly lift heavy objects or who face a combination of these risk factors are most likely to develop MSDs. The level of risk depends on how long a worker is exposed to these conditions, how often they are exposed, and the level of exposure.

CONTENT:
Defining ergonomics
Ergonomics – What is it?
 The interaction of the three risk factor areas
 The impact of ergonomics
 What are the statistics?

Risk factors inherent in the worker
 Discussion of the Musculoskeletal System
 Risk factors associated with age and gender
 Risk factors associated with smoking and physical activity
 Risk factors associated with strength, anthropometry

isk factors inherent in the task
 Design to reduce risk factors
 Risk factors – force, segmental vibration, repetition
 Risk factors – duration, recovery time, posture
 Risk factors – velocity/acceleration, exertion

Risk Factors Inherent in The Environment
 Risk factors – heat and cold stress
 Risk factors – whole body vibration
 Risk factors – lighting and noise
 Risk factors – psychosocial

Controlling risk factors
 Engineering controls
 Administrative controls
 Personal protective equipment
 System improvements

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Workers who must repeat the same motion throughout their workday, who must do their work in an awkward position, who must use a great deal of force to perform their jobs, who must repeatedly lift heavy objects or who face a combination of these risk factors.

DURATION:
Two Days

METHODOLOGY:
Digital in-focus projector to display lecture slides Class room session to include ergonomics desktop computer films Course manual for all participants; Practical exercise simulations in class At the end of the course participants shall be issued a certificate

Participant per Class
Minimum 6

Revalidation:
Every three years

Health: All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement. Commencement Date: Course scheduled on request – please contact our Training Manager on 08038873527 or visit www.workplacesafetynig.com/calendar to view our training calendar