Analysis of Ergonomic Factors for Workplace Risk Assessment

Corporate
Digital Skills

Compliance, Quality, and Occupational Health and Safety

Duration

35h

PRESENTATION

The ergonomics is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between human beings and the elements of a system so that it adapts to people's abilities and limitations, improving their effectiveness, safety, and well-being. Thus, it is a fundamental discipline for facilitating the humanization of work. With this training program 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 the job evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Course on Ergonomic Factors for Workplace Risk Assessment

Does this course help ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations?
Yes, it is in line with occupational safety and health obligations in the workplace.
Does it include an assessment of actual job positions?
Yes, it teaches methodologies for analyzing ergonomic risks in various job positions.
Is it useful for industrial and administrative sectors?
Yes, it applies to both industrial and office environments.
Does it serve as evidence for workplace safety audits?
Yes, it provides certification and training traceability that is valid for inspections.
Can it be rolled out to the entire staff?
Yes, especially in companies with multiple operational roles.
Does it include monitoring of training compliance?
Yes, with individual and department-level reporting.

Objectives

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

  • Understand the concepts of ergonomics and its application based on the legal and technical standards that apply.

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

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

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. ERGONOMIC EVALUATION.

  1. Introduction and Concept of Ergonomics. A Systems Approach.
  2. The application of ergonomics based on applicable legal and technical standards.
  3. Classification of Ergonomics.

TEACHING UNIT 2. ERGONOMIC EVALUATION: METHODS AND TOOLS.

  1. Stages of Ergonomic Intervention.
  2. Ergonomic Assessment Methods.
  3. Main tools used to conduct ergonomic assessments.

TEACHING UNIT 3. ASSESSMENT OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORKSTATION DESIGN.

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

TEACHING UNIT 4. ASSESSING RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL WORK LOADS.

  1. Method for evaluating and analyzing results.

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

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