1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ergonomics is concerned with the fit between people and their technological tools/environments. Often called “Human Factors Engineering,” ergonomics promote a strong foundation in building guidelines and strategies in occupational health & safety in the workplace, whether physical-oriented or office-oriented. From strategy to evaluation, it has gained a wide reputation and significance across all industries as part of meeting local and international standards regarding occupational safety.

This course provides basic information and skills on identifying ergonomic problems in the workplace. Going beyond learning, the program also provides technical information that drives participants to generate strategies achieving workplace comfort while at the same time, maintaining or increasing the level of productivity among all employees within the organization.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Enable awareness to all participants the importance and significance of having an ergonomically safe workplace
• Integrate ergonomic concepts into organizational decision-making strategies, machine and equipment safety, and health & safety training for team members
• Assess and comply with all ergonomics standards and codes
• Identify areas of improvement across the majority of all physical activities in the workplace implying ergonomics

Target Audience:

• HR Personnel
• EHS Management Representative and/or staff
• Risk Managers
• Facilities/Process Engineers
• Manufacturing Supervisors

• Contact:
  Roseatta Stoops