UNDERSTANDING ERGONOMICS AND SAFE DESIGN

Units of Competency
Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk BSBOHS604B
Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk  BSBOHS607B

This course involves the study of the interaction between people, the equipment they use and their general environment. The unit focuses on aspects of work design and work planning such as work layout, work flow, skills, individual variations and environmental factors. It looks at the application of relevant information and data about human capabilities and behaviour to the design of objects, facilities, procedures and environments that people use.

Designed For

Office staff, supervisors, employees and OHS Committee members

Content

• Apply ergonomic principles, processes and techniques of ergonomics
• General principals of office layout, workstations and equipment
• The study of the interaction between people, the equipment they use and their general environment
• Work design and work planning such as work layout, work flow, skills, individual variation and environmental factors
• Identify ergonomic interventions in the design process to optimise the match between people and their activities, equipment, environment and systems
• Identify OHS Hazards and conduct a risk analysis of associated risks across the life cycle of the designed product 

Award

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the completion of the course.

A Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment will be issued to those who successfully complete the workplace based project as part of the Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Duration of Course

Two Days 9.00am - 4.30pm

Course Fee (GST Free)

Fee Member AUD $570
Fee Non Member AUD $670  

Venue

AFEI
Level 2, 97-99 Bathurst St
Sydney   NSW   2000

Other Details

Fee includes assessment for accreditation, morning & afternoon tea, light lunch and course materials.

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