Description
This course provides basic information for safety and health officers, employers and workers in designing an effective ergonomics program to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). It outlines practical strategies for identifying and correcting ergonomic deficiencies in a variety of workplace settings. Defining key elements of an effective program, it allows participants to fit this information to their particular workplace. It also provides a number of workshops and exercises that deepen the knowledge in implementing this program.
Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the participant shall be able to:
1. Provide participants with the necessary knowledge on important components of an Ergonomics programs.
2. Apply practical strategies for identifying and correcting ergonomic deficiencies in a variety of workplace settings.
3. Practice workshops and exercises that deepen the knowledge in implementing this program.
Course Outline
- Earthquake Hazard and Risk
- Tsunami
- Fire Hazard
- Major emergency incidents
- Phases of Emergency Management
- Requirements for Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
- Roles and responsibility of personnel during emergency
- Responding to fire and injury emergencies
- Reviewing and measuring effectiveness of Emergency Response Plans
- Case Study and Assessment