ERGONOMIC RISK ASSESSMENT
ERA
The goal of an ergonomic assessment is to determine the level of ergonomic risk for the job you are evaluating. Only by quantifying ergonomic risk factors can you develop a plan to prioritize and implement measureable workplace improvements.
Initial ERA
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Participants will be able to:
i) understand the fundamental of ergonomics assessment method corresponding to each ergonomics risk factors;
ii) identify appropriate method for assessment of each corresponding ergonomics risk factors;
iii) conduct simple ergonomics assessment of workers for each work activities at workplace;
iv) carry out simple survey of ergonomics-related injuries or musculoskeletal disorders among employees.
DELIVERY METHOD
The following are several methods that will be engaged in order to ensure the effectiveness of training:-
i. Reconcile syllabus according to the needs.
Design module according to the characteristics of the participants
ii. Class room
-Notes on office ergonomics
-Workshop and group discussion
-Recommendation
iii. Exercise
iv. Discussion/ recommendation after the program
Participant should be able to bring their own laptop in order to prepare and report the assignment given.
Advanced ERA
This course is the sequence of initial ergonomics risk assessment guideline 2017 developed by DOSH. This course will give participants the insight of reporting ergonomics risk assessment based on each of the significant risk factors including environmental ergonomics risks.
The advanced method will cover general method used to assess risk factors related to postural risk and manual handling issues. Participants will be trained by using various video samples, including intratester reliability test in order to achieve the same level of understanding.
Training will cover the overall understanding of the ergonomics guidelines with emphasize on advanced ergonomics risk assessment and suggested method in preparing a report. Participants will be trained to be the trained person in conducting and reporting the outcome for DOSH under Section 15 of OSH Act 1994
At the end of the training, participants will be able to be a trained person in posture and manual handling risk factors assessor and able to produce a complete report for every method taught in every session.
Learn on how to use the following assessment methods and be a trained person:
- Assessment of Repetitive Task (ART)
- Manual Handling Assessment Chart (MAC)
- Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
- Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
- Quick Exposure Check (QEC)