| Training built around current real-world expertise and fully aligned with the regulator |
| Ergonomics is the science concerned with the fit between people and their work. Taking account of ergonomics and human factors can reduce the likelihood of an accident and can improve health and safety in your workplace. This five-day course will provide delegates with a solid introduction to ergonomics and the theory and practical techniques required to improve worker comfort, safety and performance. Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to: understand key ergonomic principles, methods, and techniques understand physical and psychological factors gain an understanding of applied anthropometry understand manual handling risks, assessments and controls understand upper limb disorder risks, assessments and controls apply wider user investigation methods, such as fitting trials understand the logic of workplace item arrangement understand the effect of environmental factors Join us for our next course, hosted at the HSE Science and Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire: 23 to 27 September 2024 1,895 per person Meet the HSE specialist that delivers this course Matthew Birtles is an experienced Principal Ergonomist who has focused on the development and application of workplace musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessments and risk reductions in HSE for over 20 years. Matt leads HSEs ergonomics consultancy services, supports HSE MSD policy and provides ergonomics guidance to key industry sectors both in the UK and internationally. |
Visit solutions.hse.gov.uk to view all of our upcoming courses. All of our training courses can be delivered in-company, contact us to discuss your requirements. Web | Email | Phone: +44 (0) 203 028 3704 |
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