Ergonomics And Manual Handling

Many work related injuries and illness are caused by ergonomic factors such as long standing, awkward position & repetitive movements.

Ergonomics aims to create safe, comfortable & productive workspaces by bringing human abilities & limitations into the design of a workspace including the individuals body size, strength, skill, speed, sensory ability & even attitude.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental of occupational safety & health
• Describe various ergonomic problems and be alert for symptoms among workers
• Prevent and minimize personal injuries arising from lack of knowledge with regards to proper ergonomic
• Understand the principles and the goals of ergonomics and how physiology anthropometry, anatomy, biomechanics and psychology are used to solve work-stress problems
• Understand various risk factors involved in manual handling works
• Understand the connection between the environments, method of work affecting ergonomics
• Understand work related Musculoskeletal Disorders that cause injury to the workers
• Improve productivity and quality by reducing workplace stressors which can reduce the risk of injuries and illness and increasing efficiency

Who Should Attend:

• This course is suitable for Managers, Department Head, Supervisors, Safety & Security Personnel, Operations Personnel, Production Officers, Engineers, Technicians, Customer Service Personnel, Front Liners.

Methodology:

• Brain-friendly/Interactive Lectures
• Interactive Experience Sharing
• Case Studies
• Video/Audio Presentations
• Practical Exercises

Key Contents:

• Module 1: Overview Of Safety & Health
• Module 2: Introduction To Ergonomic
• Module 3: Anatomy & Biomechanics
• Module 4: Ergonomic Risk Factor
• Module 5: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD)
• Module 6: Ergonomics Risk Assessment Practical & Group Presentation