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Analysis of Ergonomic Factors for Workplace Risk Assessment

Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety 35 hours

Introduction

The ergonomics is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between human beings and the elements of a system so that it can be adapted to people’s abilities and limitations, thereby improving their effectiveness, safety and well-being. It is therefore a fundamental discipline for facilitating the humanisation of work. With this training initiative in Analysis of Ergonomic Factors for Workplace Risk Assessment students will be able to function effectively within the sector and integrate the ergonomic factors in risk assessments and their analysis, taking into account job evaluation.

Objectives

  • Integrate the ergonomic factors in risk assessments and their analysis, taking into account the job evaluation.

  • Understanding the concepts of ergonomics and its application based on the legal and technical standards which apply.

  • Identify the risks associated with physical environment and workplace design.

  • Perform ergonomic assessments for the identification and analysis of the results obtained.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENT.

  1. Introduction to and the concept of ergonomics. A systems approach.
  2. The application of ergonomics in accordance with the relevant legal and technical standards.
  3. Classification of ergonomics.

TEACHING UNIT 2. ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENT: METHODS AND TOOLS.

  1. Stages of ergonomic intervention.
  2. Ergonomic assessment methods.
  3. The main tools used to carry out ergonomic assessments.

TEACHING UNIT 3. ASSESSMENT OF RISKS RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORKSTATION DESIGN.

  1. The assessment of risks associated with the physical environment.
  2. The assessment of risks associated with workplace design.

TEACHING UNIT 4. ASSESSING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL WORKLOADS.

  1. Method of evaluation and analysis of results.

TEACHING UNIT 5. SECTOR-SPECIFIC MODULE: REGULATIONS AND CONTENT SPECIFIC TO THE SECTOR IN WHICH THIS SPECIALISATION IS TAUGHT.

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