Ergonomics assesses the tasks, the equipment used, and the environment in which work is being completed, and is a critical component of health and wellness for employees of an organization.
Course description
Ergonomics assesses the tasks, the equipment used, and the environment in which work is being completed, and is a critical component of health and wellness for employees of an organization.
Building on knowledge developed in Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace and Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation, students will learn to identify and assess ergonomic risk factors, and develop an ergonomics program to prevent occupational illness and injury by changing the design of work and workplaces to fit the worker and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
This course will include the basics of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in order to develop skills to evaluate the work environment for employees, assess human capabilities, limitations and the design of workplaces to ensure a safe, efficient and productive workspace.
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None
Whether you want to build on your existing skills for your current career or gain new ones for a career change, our flexible delivery options make it possible for you to achieve your educational goals. With in-person, online and hybrid courses offered in a wide variety of interest areas, you can take a single course or work towards an academic credential. The choice is yours.
We look forward to welcoming you and assure you the resources and services needed to support your success are available.
All Workers that are involved with Confined Spaces must have training. This course will cover the aspects required to conduct confined space entries while following the Ontario ministry of Labour O. Reg 632/05 Confined Spaces Regulations.
Working at Height Training outlines the requirements for training programs that are submitted to the Chief Prevent Officer (CPO), for approval.
If you’re going to be using an aerial platform, it’s important to get proper training first. Elevating platform training will teach you how to operate the platform safely and effectively.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to understand the regulations that address fall protection, identify risks, and fall hazards, and describe safe work procedures to prevent falls on site. Valid for 3 years.
This pedestrian safety awareness training to non-operators would provide the information to allow employees to recognize hazards and report them as well work safely around lift trucks. The course covers the most current legislation and the CSA Standards.
© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy