HRDF claimable under SBL-khas
[01] OBJECTIVES
Participants will be benefit by being able to:
- Identifying ergonomic hazards in the workplace, such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertion.
- Understanding the basic principles of ergonomics and its importance in creating a safe and healthy work environment.
- To understand health effects associated with ergonomics risk factor
- Determine 10 principle of ergonomics and control measures in workplace.
- Assessing the risk of injury associated with these hazards and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Understanding the importance of proper workstation design, including selecting appropriate furniture and equipment, adjusting workstation height, and positioning computer monitors and keyboards.
- Developing safe manual handling techniques for lifting and moving heavy objects.
[02] COURSE CONTENTS
- OSHA 1994 Objectives
- What is Ergonomics
- Type of Ergonomics
- Importance of Ergonomics at work
- Ergonomics Risk Factor
- Awkward posture/ poor posture
- Excessive Force
- Repetitive Task
- Static Posture
- Forceful Exertion
- Contact Stress
- Vibration (whole body/ hand-arm)
- Environmental Factor
- Health Effect
- Musculoskeletal Disorder (back pain, stiff neck)
- Herniated Disc
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- White Finger
- 10 Ergonomics principle
- Keep everything easy to reach
- Reduce excessive force
- Reduce excessive repetition
- Minimise direct pressure
- Provide for clearance and access
- Work at proper height
- Work in good posture
- Minimise fatigue
- Provide for adjustability and change of posture
- Maintain a comfortable environment
- Ergonomics Control & Interventions
- Site Visit & Group Presentation
[03] TARGET GROUP
- Production Operator, Supervisor, Safety personnel
*Maximum 25 pax per group
[04] METHODOLOGY
- Theory Presentation
- Exercise & Discussion
In-House training available in West Malaysia (Johor, Melaka, Ipoh, Penang, Kuantan, Pahang)
FOR MORE DETAIL, PLEASE CONTACT:
019-528 8003 (Elaine tan)
014-610 6238 (Mr. Chua)
011-5135 8810 (Ms. Liz Tan -admin& finance)
