Course Info
Code PH1-121
Duration 5 Days
Format Classroom
Course Summary
Ergonomics is the understanding of human wellbeing and behaviour, and how these can be managed within the workplace. Labour intensive jobs often come with high physical risk, so the organisation must be highly competent in ergonomics to understand how to protect their employees.
A significant part of ergonomics is addressing the risk itself. Implementing effective risk management will allow the organisation to understand all potential risks and create necessary preventative measures and health and safety procedures to reduce the potential of harm before or during a risk occurrence.
Furthermore, ergonomics also must focus on the employees themselves. Providing quality tools, health and safety training and methods of stress reduction are vital factors in preserving their health and preventing the potential risks.
- To understand the importance of ergonomics within an industrial organisation.
- To acknowledge the consequences of a poor understanding of ergonomics.
- To ensure all organisation functions are fully compliant with relevant health and safety regulations.
- To conduct regular and thorough risk assessments to identify potential risks and implement a risk management plan.
- To comprehend basic aspects of human behaviour and navigate around the potential of human error.
- To provide coaching, mentoring, and training to all employees to develop skills and increase workplace safety knowledge.
- To acquire tools and equipment to aid in tasks and reduce the potential of injury.
- HSE Officers
- Compliance Officers
- Operations Managers
- Ergonomic Advisors
- Risk Managers
- HR Personnel
- Senior Executives
They will be granted the opportunity to partake in a variety of learning methods and exercises to aid in knowledge development. This combination of methods includes seminars, discussions, video materials and group activities. This will guarantee the participants can develop a full and comprehensive understanding of the taught content and related practical skills.
Course Content & Outline
Section 1: Introduction to Ergonomics
- Defining what ergonomics is and how it can apply to an industrial organisation.
- Exploring what internal and external factors can influence ergonomics.
- Acknowledging the consequences of poor ergonomics.
- Investigating established organisations and their attitudes towards ergonomics and how that has led to success.
- Medical issues and conditions that can be a result of poor ergonomics – musculoskeletal disorders, cumulative trauma disorder and more.
Section 2: Risk Management
- The vitality of effective risk management within an industrial organisation.
- Conducting thorough risk and hazard assessments to identify all potential risks throughout the organisation.
- Analysing data collected from risk assessments to create a risk management plan detailing risks, preventative measures, and corrective actions.
- Ensuring all health and safety procedures are accessible and easily understood by all employees.
- Guaranteeing all business functions are compliant with relevant health and safety regulations.
Section 3: Employee Management
- Providing significant training to new hires and experienced employees to ensure a full understanding of risks and health and safety procedures.
- Encouraging an environment that’s knowledgeable of health and safety.
- Delegating tasks accordingly based on the employee's skills to prevent potential mistakes.
- Offering frequent coaching to employees who are lacking in certain competencies.
Section 4: Promoting Healthy Working Habits
- Analysing what situations lead to an increase in human error – stress, exhaustion, conflict and more.
- Investing in high-quality employee facilities to aid in stress reduction.
- Providing additional rewards and incentives for excellent performances.
- Establishing health related benefits to help reduce injury potential – gym discounts, correct posture/handling techniques classes and more.
- Ensuring all employees have significant time to rest between shifts or work weeks.
Section 5: Tools and Equipment
- Comprehending how the correct tools and equipment can significantly reduce injury potential.
- Designing unique tools to benefit specific tasks.
- Out-sourcing high-quality equipment that is guaranteed to benefit employees.
- Ensuring all employees have the correct training and certifications to utilise necessary tools and equipment.
Delve into the intricate relationship between environment and human resources management. Uncover the impact of the Warwick Model and Guest Model, explore internal and external factors, and understand how organisations adapt to optimise their human capital.
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