This course is for individuals with an interest in ergonomics but specifically for those involved in occupational health, including physicians, nurses and physiotherapists. You will obtain a better understanding of the needs of the human in work systems and through this, improve efficiency in maintaining ‘good health at work’.
Programme content
Day 1
Ergonomics Principles, Anthropometry and Workplace Design. Aims are to:
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Understand ergonomic principles
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Gain practical experience in using anthropometric data to design work equipment
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Gain practical experience in assessing an office workplace
Day 2
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Risk Assessment Tools. Aims are to:
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Understand that work-relevant upper limb pain is a multi-factorial problem
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Improve confidence in when and how to intervene for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
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Be able to carry out a RULA assessment and have a good understanding of QEC and REBA including their applications
Day 3
Case Management in practice. Aims are to:
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Present and receive feedback on a video-based ergonomic assessment
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Gain insight into the practical application of ergonomics in NHS and industrial settings
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Present and receive feedback on cases submitted by delegates (Delegates will be given the opportunity to present and discuss a workplace ergonomics case that they have encountered)
Assessment
You have the opportunity (optional) to submit a report on a workplace assessment within six weeks of attending the course. Delegates who achieve the pass mark of 50% will receive recognition from the Ergonomics Society.
Related links
Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine website: www.haps.bham.ac.uk/ioem
School of Health and Population Sciences website: www.haps.bham.ac.uk