
Industrial Ergonomics Course
Industrial Ergonomics Course
Applied Ergonomics in (South) African Industry
| For who: | Engineers, Automation specialists, Product specifiers (procurement), Occupational health practitioners, SHEQ coordinators, Quality managers, Facility managers, etc. |
| Duration: | 4 days and 1 day self study |
| Main subjects covered: | Basic ergonomic principles; Standards, Legislation and current developments; Work Related Musculuskeletal Disorders (WMSD); Manual Material Handling & Biomechanics of lifting; Static & Dynamic work postures; Workstation design and anthropometrics (layouts, work heights, reaches, sitting, standing & sit stand workstations); Identification and measurement of possible workplace risks; Guidelines & Strategies; Engineering, administrative & training controls; Completion of practical assignment. |
| Outcome: | Identify, Measure and Manage ergonomic risks effectively and reliably. The student will be able to use the supplied Ergo-Risk Tools to evaluate and quantify risks, and thus also provide reliable and easy to understand feedback to management. |
| Course material supplied: | Colour Training Manual; Ergo-Risk Tools. |
| Certificate: |
Certificate of Completion (attendance and assignment) HPCSA accredited SAIOH recognised |




