Description
Contents
★ Disclaimer ★ Copyright ★ Customisation Required ★
Part 01 – Intro to Ergonomics
★ What is Ergonomics? – Group Feedback ★ Group Activity ★ What is Ergonomics? ★ The Ergonomist ★ Reasons to Stay Healthy & Injury Free ★ Physiological Considerations ★ Mitigating Ergonomic Hazards ★
Part 02 – Content & Scope of The Ergonomics Regulations
★ Intro to Ergonomics Regulations 2019 ★ Reg 1 – Definitions ★ Reg 6 & 8. Temporary Exemption ★ Reg 3. Information, Instruction & Training ★ Reg 4. Duties of Risk-Exposed Persons ★ Reg. 5 Duties – Designers, Manufacturers, Importers & Suppliers ★ Reg 6. Temporary Exemption ★ Reg. 6. Ergonomic Risk Assessment ★ Reg. 7. Risk Control – Hierarchy of Controls ★ Reg 8. Temporary Exemption ★ Reg. 8. Medical Surveillance ★ Reg 9. Maintenance of Controls ★ Reg. 10. Records ★ Reg. 12. Penalties ★
Part 03 – Reporting Signs & Symptoms of MSDs
★ Section 24 – Report to Inspector Regarding Certain Incidents ★ Section 25 – Report to Chief Inspector Re Occupational Disease ★ Reporting an Occupational Disease in terms of the COIDA ★ Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act ★
Part 04 – Basic Anatomy & Physiology
★ Relevant Human Body Systems ★ Musculoskeletal System – Overview ★ Bones ★ Joints ★ Muscular System & Tissue ★ Tissue ★ Nervous System ★ The Spine ★ Movement of the Spine ★ Spinal Cord ★
Part 05 – Back & Spine Health
★ The importance of a healthy back ★ Consequences of not caring for your back ★ Back Health ★ Control Measures ★ Impact of Sleep ★
Part 06 – Musculoskeletal Disorders [MSDs]
★ Overview ★ Contributory Factors ★ Consequences ★ Control Measures ★ Signs & Symptoms ★ Recovering from MSDS Symptoms ★
Part 07 – Intro TO Body Mechanics
★ Principles of Body Mechanics ★ Bending ★ Carrying – Technique ★ Handling & Lifting ★ Planning ★ Control Measures ★ Control Measures – PPE ★ Reaching & Stretching ★ Sitting ★ Chairs & Furniture ★ Standing ★ Posture ★ Repetitive Motion Disorders – RMD Control Measures ★ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ★ Repetitive Activities – Consequences ★
Part 08 – Intro to Ergonomics Design
★ Match to Employee Characteristics ★ Ergonomic Design ★ Objectives ★ Work Environment ★ Physical Activities ★ Physical Factors ★ Engineering Design – Process ★
Part 09 – Workstations
★ Setup Checklist ★ Sit Up Straight ★ Hand & Wrists ★ Eyes ★ Driver Posture – When Seated ★ Poor Driver Posture – Consequences ★
Part 10 – Vibration
★ Overview ★ Tools & Equipment ★ Preventive Measures & Controls ★
Part 11 – Conclusion
★ Formulating an Action Plan ★ Health & Safety Programme ★
