Summary: This 5 day course provides non-ergonomists with an understanding of workplace ergonomics in relation to health, safety and productivity in an industrial setting. Provider: HSL Location: UK Duration: 5 days Knowledge/experience needed: None Email: training@hsl.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.hsl.gov.uk Who should attend and why? Anyone with an interest in improving workplace ergonomics will get benefit from [...]
Human Factors Practitioner
16 October 2012 by
Summary: A 2 day course to gain a working understanding of human factors. Provider: InterAction of Bath Ltd Location: UK Duration: 2 days Knowledge/experience needed: Basic knowledge of human factors Website: www.interactionofbath.com Email: dave@interactionofbath.com Who should attend and why? The course is designed for delegates with a deep interest in the subject or with a [...]
Conducting a practical ergonomics assessment in industry
1 October 2012 by
Summary: This 2 day course is for health professionals and physiotherapists to gain an understanding of how to perform a basic ergonomic assessment in the workplace. Provider: Worksafe Training and Consultancy Ltd Location: UK Duration: 2 days Knowledge/experience needed: None Website: www.work-safe.co.uk Email: Russell.Fife@work-safe.co.uk This two day course is ideally suited for occupational health professionals, [...]
Applied Industrial Ergonomics
1 October 2012 by
Summary: A 2 day course on improving health and safety and productivity in an industrial setting. Provider: System Concepts Location: UK Duration: 2 days Knowledge/experience needed: None Email: enquiries@system-concepts.com Website: www.system-concepts.com Who should attend and why? Anyone interested in improving health and safety and productivity in an industrial setting will benefit from this course, including [...]
PG Cert in Applied Ergonomics (Distance Learning)
28 September 2012 by
Summary: This 1 year course will provide you with a broad overview of the discipline of ergonomics and practical guidance for applying ergonomics techniques. Provider: University of Nottingham Duration: 1 year Knowledge/experience needed: A first degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution Website: www.virart.nott.ac.uk Email: ioe-distance@nottingham.ac.uk Who should attend? This course has been designed [...]
A helping hand for older workers
26 January 2009 by
The Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors has welcomed the Government proposal to stop forcing people to retire at the age of 65. To enable older workers to function effectively, it’s vital to understand how they work, both physiologically and psychologically. Although we change as we age, these can be improved by increased physical and [...]
