An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Corporate Ergonomics
Principles & Best Practices
Course Introduction
This Oxford Management Centre Training Course on Corporate Ergonomics centers on optimizing the interaction between people and their workplace environment, ensuring comfort, safety, and productivity. This course focuses on designing work environments, workspaces, work equipment and work systems to enhance employee well-being, productivity, and safety.
Corporate ergonomics develops the human workplace interface and is the science of designing and arranging workspaces, tools, and tasks to fit the needs and capabilities of people.
By reducing physical discomfort and preventing injuries, corporate ergonomics contributes to a healthier, happier, and more motivated workforce and can greatly enhance employee health and well-being. Join us to invest in corporate ergonomics and send a strong message that employee welfare is a key driver towards a positive and sustainable organisational culture.
This Corporate Ergonomics training course will highlight:
- The principles of corporate ergonomics and its importance in the workplace.
- Benefits of ergonomic design for productivity, comfort, and employee well-being
- Common ergonomic hazards, such as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), poor posture, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- Assessments of workstations, tools, and tasks to identify areas of improvement.
- Common ergonomic risk factors and injuries and implementing ergonomic solutions
- The development of a positive culture of health and safety through ergonomic awareness
Objectives
At the end of this Corporate Ergonomics training course, you will learn to:
- Develop a clear understanding of corporate ergonomic principles
- Understand the principles of corporate ergonomics and their application in the workplace
- Recognise the impact of ergonomics on employee health, productivity, and job satisfaction
- Develop skills to evaluate workstations and task setups for business improvements
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
- Create an organisational culture that prioritizes ergonomic health and safety
Training Methodology
Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic and interesting style. Delegates will take part in practical team exercises, typical case studies and open discussion forums, related to their own organisation’s operational activities.
Organisational Impact
By successfully developing and implementing good corporate ergonomics you will ensure fewer accidents and safer performance leading to reduced business costs. Corporate ergonomics offers a range of business benefits that can positively impact productivity, employee well-being, and overall operational performance. The organisational impact will be:
- Improved workplace design
- Fewer injuries and ill health
- Employee satisfaction and retention
- Increased productivity and enhanced quality of work
- Better workplace safety culture
- An increased reputation as a health and safety leader
Personal Impact
Course participants will learn how to use corporate ergonomics to improve their working environment and reduce the risks of many work-related conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). This Corporate Ergonomics training will provide participants with the necessary skills, tools and knowledge to make significant, positive changes in their work environments. The personal impact will be:
- Improved work conditions and environment
- Improved physical health
- Enhanced mental well-being
- Improved efficiency at work
- Less ill-health and sickness absence
- Better work-life balance
Who Should Attend?
This Corporate Ergonomics training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- All line managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Project managers
- Procurement and supply chain managers
- Engineers and maintenance personnel
- HSE managers and auditors
- Employee representatives
- All personnel involved in designing, equipping and maintaining the work environment.
Course Outline
Day One
Introduction to Corporate Ergonomics
- Definition and importance of corporate ergonomics in the workplace
- The impact of corporate ergonomics on employee health and productivity
- Legal and regulatory considerations for corporate ergonomics
- Common workplace ergonomic hazards and risk factors
- Impact of poor ergonomics on health and productivity
- Ergonomic considerations for various work environments
Day Two
Workplace Assessments and Risk Identification
- Ergonomic assessment tools and techniques.
- Introduction to software solutions for ergonomic evaluations
- Principles of ergonomic risk assessments in different work environments
- Common injuries and ill health from poor ergonomics
- Practical control measures to avoid or minimise the risks associated with repetitive physical activities, and poor posture
- Developing a corporate ergonomic improvement program
Day Three
Ergonomic Solutions and Workplace Design
- Ergonomic safety through design
- Ergonomic solutions to mitigate identified risks
- Proper use of equipment and furniture (e.g., adjustable chairs, keyboards, monitors)
- Innovations in ergonomic tools and technology
- Display screen equipment – assessment and control
- The influence of process and equipment design on human reliability
Day Four
Human Factors Influencing Ergonomics
- Human factors (with reference to HSG48)
- The role of ergonomics in job design
- Job factors - matching the job to the person
- Individual factors:
- the relationship between physical stressors and human reliability
- the effects of under-stimulation, fatigue and stress on human reliability
- the effect of personal attitudes (including risk perception), skills, habits and personality on task demand
- Organisational factors affecting corporate ergonomics
Day Five
Evaluating Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement
- Measuring the success of ergonomic interventions
- Creating a roadmap for ongoing improvements in workplace ergonomics
- Proactive and reactive methods to evaluate ergonomic interventions
- Developing and implementing an ergonomics program - key components and steps
- Developing an ergonomic strategy aligned with corporate goals
- The business benefits of successful corporate ergonomics
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation
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National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
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While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
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