9th (Wed) to 13th (Sun) October 2024

Course Overview

• Introduce ergonomics (muscular-skeletal disorders, manual handling, etc.)
• Learn to apply ergonomics in the design of work, equipment and the workplace including social and legal concerns.

Learning Outcomes

On completing this course successfully, the student will be able to:

• Optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of activities in the workplace using ergonomic solutions;
• Understand ergonomic risk assessments and appropriate control measure;
• Understand the causes of upper limb disorders and how to reduce them
• Understand the impacts of workplace layout and equipment design
• Appreciate environmental aspects of good ergonomic design

Course Format

• 5-days course: 9:00 am to 18:00 IST.
• Minimum 45 hours including demonstration sessions, lectures, tutorials, guided reading, overnight questions and additional time for practical review and examination.
• There will be a 60 Multiple Choice Questions MCQ with “open book” ONLINE examination with an allowed time of 150 +30* minutes.

Course Content

1. Overview of Ergonomics
   1. General Principles
   2. Biological Ergonomics
   3. Psychology
   4. Developing an Ergonomics Strategy at Work
2. Ergonomics Methods and Techniques
   1. Work Design
   2. Ergonomics Risk Assessment
   3. Measurements and Information Gathering
3. Musculo-Skeletal Disorder
   1. Manual Handling
   2. Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD)
4. Workplace, Job and Product Design
   1. Workplace Layout and Equipment Design
   2. Controls, Displays and Information
5. Relevant Physical Factors of the Work Environment
   1. Lighting
   2. Noise
   3. Thermal Environment
   4. Other Considerations
   5. Clothing and Protective Equipment
6. Standards and Social Aspects