Course
Ergonomics and Manual Handling Mastery
This course delves into the principles of ergonomics and safe manual handling practices to minimize the risk of workplace injuries and enhance overall well-being. Participants will gain insights into ergonomic design principles and learn proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving objects to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote a safer work environment.
The objective of this course is to educate participants on the importance of ergonomics and manual handling in reducing workplace injuries and improving workplace safety. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify ergonomic hazards, apply ergonomic principles to their work environment, and implement safe manual handling practices.
- Understanding Ergonomics: Gain an understanding of ergonomics and its impact on workplace health and safety.
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment: Learn how to identify ergonomic hazards and assess the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
- Ergonomic Design Principles: Explore ergonomic design principles for workstations, tools, and equipment to promote comfort and productivity.
- Safe Manual Handling Techniques: Master proper techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects to prevent injuries.
- Ergonomic Solutions and Controls: Discover ergonomic solutions and controls to mitigate ergonomic risks and improve workplace safety.
- Ergonomics Awareness: Increase awareness of ergonomic best practices and their application in various work settings.
- Injury Prevention Strategies: Understand the importance of injury prevention and how ergonomics and safe manual handling contribute to reducing workplace injuries.
- Employee Empowerment: Empower employees to take an active role in promoting ergonomics and safe manual handling practices in their workplace.
This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, and safety professionals across all industries who are involved in manual handling activities or responsible for workplace safety.
Relevant to all industries where manual handling tasks are prevalent, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, logistics, and retail.
- Introduction to Ergonomics and Manual Handling
- Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders(MSDs)
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment Methods
- Ergonomic Design Principles for Workspaces
- Safe Lifting Techniques and Body Mechanics
- Manual Handling Equipment and Tools
- Implementing Ergonomic Solutions in the Workplace
- Training and Education or Ergonomics and Manual Handling