The physical stresses and strains that industrial jobs can cause in the workers who perform them can lead to severe, even disabling, injuries over time. These "ergonomic" injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and lower back pain, often result in missed work time, reduced productivity and increased expenses. Learn More

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Basic Field Ergonomics provide workers with the information they need to understand ergonomic hazards, recognize them in their workplace and know how to avoid them. Topics covered in this training:

• Understanding ergonomic injuries
• Basic ergonomics assessment
• Manual handling of load and minimizing risk of injuries
• Work preparation and safe work procedures (ergonomics approach)
• How to lift, push & pull things safely.

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

At the end of the course successful delegates should be able to
• Assess all steps in work activities and list all ergonomics concerns that might compromise the safety and health aspects
• Mitigate ergonomics risk based on priority
• Improve work preparations and SOP by taking ergonomic considerations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Safety Managers and Personnel
• Safety and Health Committee Members
• All ground and/or field workers

THE TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

Theory Session
• Dynamic & Highly Engaging Presentation
• Interactive and Fun
• Engaging audio-visual aids; real scene photographs, video clips, multimedia presentation
• Demonstration Session

Practical Session
• Hands-on experience
• Participant centered

Experiential Learning
• Scenario based Learning