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Training Service Description
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and knowledge Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
This comprehensive Ergonomics Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for identifying and controlling ergonomic hazards and preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental ergonomic principles along with hands-on techniques for workstation assessment, lifting techniques, and injury prevention strategies.
Participants will learn to apply OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines, NIOSH Lifting Equation, ISO 11228 Ergonomics Manual Handling, ANSI/HFES 100 Human Factors Engineering, and CSA Z1004 Workplace Ergonomics to ensure comprehensive ergonomic protection and musculoskeletal health. This course combines theoretical ergonomic concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their work environment while emphasizing injury prevention and workplace comfort.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand ergonomics fundamentals and musculoskeletal disorder prevention principles
Implement effective ergonomic hazard identification and risk assessment procedures
Apply proper manual handling and NIOSH Lifting Equation techniques
Execute comprehensive workstation design and assessment methodologies
Develop effective repetitive motion and posture management strategies
Apply appropriate ergonomic tool selection and equipment modification procedures
Implement ergonomic training and employee education programs
Apply ergonomic program management and continuous improvement methodologies
Course Outline
1. Ergonomics Fundamentals and Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
Ergonomic Principles including (human factors, work design, capability matching, comfort optimization)
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) including (back injuries, repetitive strain injuries, cumulative trauma disorders, nerve entrapment)
Risk Factors including (force, repetition, awkward postures, contact stress, vibration, temperature extremes)
Regulatory Framework including (OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines, NIOSH recommendations, industry standards, legal requirements)
2. Ergonomic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Ergonomic Hazards including (lifting hazards, repetitive motions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, contact stress)
Risk Assessment methodologies including (observation techniques, measurement tools, assessment checklists, scoring systems)
Workplace Analysis including (task analysis, job demands, worker capabilities, environmental factors)
Screening Tools including (ergonomic assessment forms, rapid assessment techniques, detailed analysis methods, prioritization systems)
3. Manual Handling and NIOSH Lifting Guidelines
NIOSH Lifting Equation including (recommended weight limits, lifting index calculation, multiplier factors, assessment criteria)
Safe Lifting Techniques including (body mechanics, lifting zones, team lifting, mechanical aids)
Material Handling including (carrying techniques, pushing and pulling, load characteristics, handling frequency)
Lifting Aids including (mechanical devices, lifting equipment, conveyor systems, ergonomic tools)
4. Workstation Design and Assessment
Computer Workstations including (monitor positioning, keyboard placement, chair adjustment, desk height, lighting)
Industrial Workstations including (work surface height, reach zones, tool placement, visual requirements)
Workstation Components including (adjustable furniture, ergonomic accessories, support equipment, environmental controls)
Assessment Procedures including (measurement techniques, adjustment protocols, comfort evaluation, productivity analysis)
5. Repetitive Motion and Posture Management
Repetitive Motion disorders including (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, trigger finger, epicondylitis)
Posture Assessment including (neutral postures, postural stress, duration factors, recovery time)
Work Organization including (task rotation, micro-breaks, stretching programs, workload management)
Intervention Strategies including (job redesign, tool modification, technique training, administrative controls)
6. Ergonomic Program Management and Implementation
Program Development including (policy creation, resource allocation, training programs, implementation planning)
Employee Participation including (involvement strategies, feedback systems, suggestion programs, ergonomic teams)
Training and Education including (awareness training, technique instruction, supervisor training, ongoing education)
Program Evaluation including (effectiveness measurement, injury tracking, cost-benefit analysis, continuous improvement)
1. Ergonomics Fundamentals and Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
Ergonomic Principles including (human factors, work design, capability matching, comfort optimization)
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) including (back injuries, repetitive strain injuries, cumulative trauma disorders, nerve entrapment)
Risk Factors including (force, repetition, awkward postures, contact stress, vibration, temperature extremes)
Regulatory Framework including (OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines, NIOSH recommendations, industry standards, legal requirements)
2. Ergonomic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Ergonomic Hazards including (lifting hazards, repetitive motions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, contact stress)
Risk Assessment methodologies including (observation techniques, measurement tools, assessment checklists, scoring systems)
Workplace Analysis including (task analysis, job demands, worker capabilities, environmental factors)
Screening Tools including (ergonomic assessment forms, rapid assessment techniques, detailed analysis methods, prioritization systems)
3. Manual Handling and NIOSH Lifting Guidelines
NIOSH Lifting Equation including (recommended weight limits, lifting index calculation, multiplier factors, assessment criteria)
Safe Lifting Techniques including (body mechanics, lifting zones, team lifting, mechanical aids)
Material Handling including (carrying techniques, pushing and pulling, load characteristics, handling frequency)
Lifting Aids including (mechanical devices, lifting equipment, conveyor systems, ergonomic tools)
4. Workstation Design and Assessment
Computer Workstations including (monitor positioning, keyboard placement, chair adjustment, desk height, lighting)
Industrial Workstations including (work surface height, reach zones, tool placement, visual requirements)
Workstation Components including (adjustable furniture, ergonomic accessories, support equipment, environmental controls)
Assessment Procedures including (measurement techniques, adjustment protocols, comfort evaluation, productivity analysis)
5. Repetitive Motion and Posture Management
Repetitive Motion disorders including (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, trigger finger, epicondylitis)
Posture Assessment including (neutral postures, postural stress, duration factors, recovery time)
Work Organization including (task rotation, micro-breaks, stretching programs, workload management)
Intervention Strategies including (job redesign, tool modification, technique training, administrative controls)
6. Ergonomic Program Management and Implementation
Program Development including (policy creation, resource allocation, training programs, implementation planning)
Employee Participation including (involvement strategies, feedback systems, suggestion programs, ergonomic teams)
Training and Education including (awareness training, technique instruction, supervisor training, ongoing education)
Program Evaluation including (effectiveness measurement, injury tracking, cost-benefit analysis, continuous improvement)
Group Exercises
Ergonomic risk assessments including (hazard identification, risk evaluation, control measures, implementation planning)
NIOSH Lifting calculations including (weight limit determination, lifting index calculation, task modification recommendations)
Workstation assessments including (measurement procedures, adjustment protocols, comfort evaluation, improvement planning)
Training programs including (curriculum development, delivery methods, competency verification, effectiveness evaluation)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Comprehensive ergonomic hazard identification and risk assessment capabilities
NIOSH Lifting Equation application and manual handling technique proficiency
Workstation design and assessment methodology expertise
Repetitive motion and posture management implementation competency
Regulatory compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, and ISO ergonomic standards
Ergonomic intervention and control measure development abilities
Employee training and education program implementation for ergonomics
Professional ergonomic program management and continuous improvement capabilities
Services Geographical Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering All Saudi Arabia Cities (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Qatif - Saihat - Safwa - Ras Tanura - Al Ahsa - Abqaiq - Nairiyah - Hafr Al Batin - Haradh - Khurais - Tanajib - Ras AlKhair - Jafurah - Fadhili - Wasit - Manifa - Berri - Shaybah - Hawiyah - Uthmaniyah - Riyadh - Shaqra - Dhurma - Wasea - AlKharj - Al Majmaah - Sudair - Zulfi - Qassim - Buraydah - Unaizah - Jeddah - Makkah - AlArous - Taif - Rabigh - Madinah - Yanbu - AlUla - Tabuk - NEOM - Oxagon - The Line - Waad AlShamal - Arar - Umluj - Hail - Sakaka - Abha - Khamis Mushait - Najran - Jazan - AlBahah - Jouf - Any City or location in Saudi Arabia
Targeted Audience
Safety Officers implementing ergonomic programs
Human Resources Personnel managing workplace health
Industrial Engineers designing work processes
Occupational Health Nurses addressing MSD prevention
Supervisors overseeing manual handling operations
Facility Managers optimizing workplace design
Ergonomic Specialists conducting workplace assessments
Training Coordinators developing ergonomic education programs
Practical Assessment
Ergonomic assessment demonstration including (workplace evaluation, measurement techniques, risk scoring, recommendation development)
Lifting technique practice including (proper body mechanics, NIOSH calculation, team lifting, mechanical aid usage)
Workstation setup exercise including (computer workstation adjustment, tool positioning, environmental optimization)
Intervention planning including (job redesign, control measure selection, implementation strategy, effectiveness evaluation)
Knowledge Assessment
Ergonomics theory evaluations including (NIOSH Lifting Equation, MSD prevention, risk factor identification)
Hazard recognition exercises including (workplace assessment, ergonomic evaluation, risk prioritization)
Workstation design assessments including (computer workstation setup, industrial workstation evaluation, adjustment procedures)
Program management testing including (implementation planning, training development, evaluation methods, improvement strategies)
Why Choose This Course
Essential ergonomic competency and MSD prevention expertise
Comprehensive workstation design and assessment training
Professional manual handling and lifting technique development
Industry-recognized ergonomic program management skills
Practical workplace comfort and productivity improvement
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
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