SWP 002 – Ergonomics Risk Assessment at Workplace, 7 June 2023

SWP 002 – Ergonomics Risk Assessment at Workplace, 7 June 2023

Teachers
Yusof Hussain
Category:
Health Safety & Environment (VL)/ Virtual Learning Programs/
RM 700.00
Ergonomics Risk Assessment at Workplace

RM 700.00

Duration: 1 day
Lectures: Zoom Online
Certificate of Completion

INTRODUCTION

Currently there are many cases of occupational diseases caused by ergonomics risk factors have been reported to DOSH. Indirectly, this will affect labor productivity, profitability and costs of compensation. These training based on latest DOSH Guidelines on Ergonomic Risk Assessment at Workplace 2017 are expected to help the industry to resolve these issues which could reduce cases of occupational diseases.

OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the concept and principles of ergonomics
  • Understand the latest guidelines laid down by DOSH for conducting an ergonomic risk assessment ( ERA ) at the workplace
  • Understand and know how to conduct an initial ( level 1 ) ergonomic risk assessment
  • Understand the principles of advanced (level 2) ergonomic assessment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Management representatives
  • Managers, Executives, Engineers, Technicians
  • EHS Committee Members and those who wish to enhance their knowledge on Ergonomics Risk Assessment.

METHODOLOGY

  • Lecture And Discussion
  • Group Presentation
  • Video Presentation
  • Q&A session.

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Day One (9am - 1pm)

  • Introduction
  • Hazard, Risk and Control in occupational safety & health
  • Objective and Benefit of Ergonomic Risk Assessment (ERA)
  • Ergonomic Risk Factor
  • Ergonomist Vs Occupational Doctor Vs Trained Person
  • Low Back Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder
  • Non Specific Work Related Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Disorder
  • Physical Ergonomic
  • Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

  • Initiating ERA
  • Level of ERA
  • Preparing for An Assessment
  • Implementation of ERA

  • Musculoskeletal Assessment
  • Ergonomics Risk Factors Assessment
  • Awkward Posture
  • Static And Sustained Work Posture
  • Forceful Exertion
  • Repetitive Motion
  • Hands-arm And Whole Body Vibration
  • Environmental Risk Factors
  • Result Of Initial ERA

  • Step 1: Review Of Initial Era And Adequacy Of Existing Control Measures
  • Step 2: Gathering Of Additional Information
  • STEP 3A: Ergonomics Risk Level Assessment
  • Step 3b: Workstation Configuration Assessment
  • Step 4: Summarize The Findings
  • Step 5: Priority For Ergonomics Improvement Using Priority Setting Table

Day One (2pm - 5pm)

  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Isolation
  • Engineering Control

o Mechanization And Automation

o Tools and jigs

o Lift Assisted Devices

o Workstation Design And Configuration

  • Administrative Control

oPolicy, Standard Operating Procedure And / Or Manual

oAwareness Training And Education

oJob/Work Rotation

  • Review of ERA and documentation
  • Training and consultation
  • Example of an advanced ergonomic risk assessment report

About Instructors

Yusof Hussain
- Health, Safety & Environment - Safety Awareness at Workplace - Forklift Safety & Competencies