COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Ergonomics Specialist for Trainers. It covers the ergonomics, human anatomy and physiology in ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, anthropometry and biomechanics; the ergonomic risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic assessment tools and techniques; the workstation ergonomic evaluation, task and job analysis and data collection and interpretation; and the employees in ergonomic solutions, form ergonomics committees and training for participatory approaches. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the occupational health and safety regulations, ergonomic standards and guidelines and compliance requirements; the role of ergonomics in risk management; the user variability, adaptability and flexibility in design; minimizing risk through design and the user-centered design approaches; the office ergonomics, industrial and manufacturing ergonomics, healthcare ergonomics, ergonomic interventions and controls and technology in ergonomics; the ergonomics program and training and education strategies; and the communication and change management. 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the key performance indicators (KPIs), regular assessments and audits, feedback mechanisms and reporting and documentation; the return on investment (ROI), cost of injuries and absenteeism, productivity and quality improvements and ergonomic investments; and the ergonomic assessments, ergonomic solutions, training delivery practice, program implementation planning and evaluation and continuous improvement.