The Safety, Health & Welfare
at Work Act 2005 and the General Applications 2007 requires that all hazards in
a workplace be identified, risk assessed and that adequate precautions be
introduced.
Ergonomics is a method of fitting
a work area to the worker. The purpose is to reduce the amount of strain put on
the body and eliminate visual and musculoskeletal stress and damage.
Employers
are required to analyze VDU workstations and the general work environment
paying particular attention to eyesight, physical difficulties and mental
stress and to introduce measures to control any risks identified.
Course Duration
One Day
The Trainer/Assessor trains the participants to
carry out VDU and Ergonomics Assessments.
Ideally the Employer should pick participants that
have good verbal and written communication skills plus good observation skills.
Learning Objectoves
At
the end of the session the participants will:
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Understand
the legal requirements in relation to working with VDUs.
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Identify
the ergonomic factors in workstation layout
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Identify
the hazards and assess the risks specific to each work station.
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Describe
the postural implications of using workstations and the associated prevention
methods.
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Conduct
ergonomic and VDU assessments and present the relevant reports to management.
Training Content
o
Safety,
Health & Welfare Act 2005.
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General
Applications 2007 Regulation S.I. No 299
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Display
Screen Equipment Regulations
o
Introduction
to ergonomics
o
Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment
o
Reduction
of Risks in relation to Display Screen Equipment
o
VDU
Assessment criteria: equipment, furniture, environment, tasks & software.