Practical Workplace Ergonomics

Who should attend:

Individuals with an interest in Ergonomics, but specifically those involved in Occupational Health, including physicians, nurses and physiotherapists.

Why you should attend:

Ergonomics is the science of fitting the work to the human in a variety of workplaces ranging from offices through to construction, transport and healthcare. This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of Ergonomics within the occupational context.

What you will learn:

Ergonomics principles, Anthropometry and Workplace Design, Musculoskeletal Disorders and workplace risk assessment tools, and Case Management in practice.

Expected outcomes:

On completion delegates will be able to understand the philosophy behind ergonomic practice, understand the need for consideration of physical fit in the design of work, workplaces and equipment, understand and use ergonomic methods and techniques for risk assessment and identification of workplace risk factors, conduct a preliminary assessment to evaluate risks to the musculoskeletal system from poor ergonomic design and recommend suitable control measures.

Course duration: 3 days

Course content: Please see ‘what you will learn’

Assessment: Optional presentation of a workplace ergonomics case delegates have encountered, and a report of a workplace assessment.

What’s included: Lunches are provided, and refreshments.

Recommended pre-requisites: An interest in Ergonomics

Locations: Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Birmingham

Cost: £595