Ergonomics Essentials

Who should attend?
Anyone who would like to develop a practical understanding of how ergonomics can be applied within their organisation, including managers, health & safety advisors, occupational health professionals, engineers, physiotherapists and other related professions. No previous experience of ergonomics is required for attendance on the course.

Why you should attend?
The 5-day course provides a broad based introduction to ergonomics principles and their application in the design of work, equipment, jobs and the workplace. The course follows the BOHS syllabus, which ensures that it covers the range of skills and disciplines required to understand and apply ergonomics in an occupational setting.

What will you learn?
Delegates will learn fundamental ergonomics skills and techniques in a series of practical, workshop-based sessions, which will allow them to advise on the creation of safer, healthier and more efficient workplaces. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, practise skills and share experiences with other delegates. Particular consideration is given to understanding musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention through appropriate workplace design; this includes consideration of manual handling tasks, and display screen equipment use. Time is also spent in understanding ergonomics methods and developing ergonomics risk assessment skills. The course is illustrated with examples and case studies from different industries ensuring that theory is clearly applied to practical situations. Delegates take part in group exercises including workplace design and risk assessment. The tutors encourage delegate participation through questions and discussions, and delegates are welcome to bring specific ergonomics issues for consideration during the week.

Expected outcomes
The course supports candidates seeking to qualify for the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Ergonomics (see http://www.bohs.org for more information).

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• understand and apply ergonomics principles for the creation of a safer, healthier and more efficient workplace
• undertake ergonomic risk assessments
• identify appropriate risk reduction measures to reduce ergonomic risks
• understand the causes of musculoskeletal disorders, and know how to prevent them
• apply ergonomics principles to the design of workplace layout and design or selection of equipment
• appreciate environmental aspects of good ergonomic design

Course duration
5 days

Course content
1. Introduction to Ergonomics
2. Ergonomics Methods and Techniques
3. Musculoskeletal Disorders
4. Workplace, Job and Product Design
5. Ergonomics Aspects of the Environment
6. Legal and Social Aspects

Assessment
British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) module examination (M203) - this is optional

What's included?
All course materials, lunch & refreshments

Recommended pre-requisites
No previous experience of ergonomics is required for attendance on the course.

Locations
The Keil Centre, 18 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8HQ

Cost
Course fees (no examination), includes lunch and refreshments: £1000 +VAT
Course fees + BOHS module examination includes lunch and refreshments: £1095 +VAT