Principles of Ergonomics: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Reduce musculoskeletal disorders through good ergonomics. Participants learn work physiology and anthropometry, analyse manual lifting with the NIOSH equation, assess tasks with RULA and redesign jobs, workstations and tools.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Safety, occupational-health, engineering and supervisory staff
Learning objectives
- Describe the impact of job and workplace design on health
- Identify risk factors for cumulative trauma disorders
- Analyse manual lifting and redesign jobs and workstations
Detailed content
- Work physiology
- Anthropometry and workstation design
- MSDs and cumulative trauma disorders
- Risk factors: force, repetition, posture
- NIOSH lifting equation
- RULA and REBA
- Job hazard analysis and job observation
- Heat stress
- Lighting and noise
- Engineering and administrative controls
- Medical surveillance
- Team project: control strategies for recorded jobs
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Ergonomics basics
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Assessment tools
- Environment
- Controls
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Aspects-and-impacts register for a real site
- Compliance-obligations review exercise
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
Tools and templates you keep
- Aspects/impacts significance matrix
- Legal register template
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 14001:2015
- Egyptian Environmental Law 4/1994 and executive regulations
- ISO 45001:2018
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Principles of Ergonomics: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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