Ergonomics and Safety Management
The Ergonomics and Safety Management course offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for integrating ergonomic principles into workplace health and safety systems. The programme examines human capabilities, workplace design, repetitive tasks, manual handling, computer wo...
About this qualification
The Ergonomics and Safety Management course offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for integrating ergonomic principles into workplace health and safety systems.
The programme examines human capabilities, workplace design, repetitive tasks, manual handling, computer workstations and ergonomic risk assessment. Learners develop skills for identifying ergonomic problems and implementing practical improvements that support employee health, comfort and productivity.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Ergonomics and Safety
- Human Factors
- Human Capabilities and Limitations
- Workplace Design
- Ergonomic Hazard Identification
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment
- Repetitive-Motion Hazards
- Awkward Postures
- Forceful Exertions
- Workstation Design
- Tool and Equipment Design
- Manual Handling
- Material Movement
- Office Ergonomics
- Computer Workstation Setup
- Industrial Ergonomics
- Integration with Safety Management Systems
- Ergonomic Auditing
- Employee Training and Awareness
- Emerging Ergonomic Technologies
- Continual Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Safety Officers
- Compliance Managers
- HR and Occupational Health Professionals
- Supervisors and Line Managers
- Ergonomic Consultants
- Workplace Designers
- Personnel responsible for ergonomic risk management
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical ergonomic risk-management skills.
- Recognise musculoskeletal and human-factor risks.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments.
- Improve workstation and task design.
- Reduce repetitive-motion and manual-handling risks.
- Integrate ergonomics into workplace safety systems.
- Improve employee wellbeing and productivity.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and ergonomic risk-assessment project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 2 hours.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
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