Ergonomics Specialist: Workplace Ergonomics & Human Factors

This specialized course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in workplace ergonomics and human factors engineering. It focuses on designing safer, more efficient work environments, optimizing human performance, preventing injuries, and enhancing organizational productivity through ergonomic best practices and human-centered design principles.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

– Analyze workplace environments to identify ergonomic risks and human factor issues.
– Design ergonomic interventions to improve employee safety, comfort, and performance.
– Apply human factors engineering principles to workstation design and workflow optimization.
– Develop ergonomic assessment reports and recommend practical improvement strategies.
– Promote an organizational culture focused on ergonomics, well-being, and injury prevention.

1- Introduction to Ergonomics and Human Factors in the Workplace
2- Ergonomic Risk Identification, Assessment, and Analysis Techniques
3- Designing Workstations, Tools, and Systems with Human Factors Principles
4- Implementing Ergonomic Interventions and Employee Training Programs
5- Monitoring, Evaluating, and Continuously Improving Ergonomic Practices

Health and Safety Professionals, Occupational Health Specialists, HR Managers, Facility Managers, Operations Managers, Industrial Engineers, and individuals responsible for employee health, workplace design, and operational efficiency.

The course blends theoretical instruction with practical ergonomic assessment workshops, case study analysis, interactive demonstrations of ergonomic tools and equipment, workplace evaluations, and group exercises focused on real-world problem solving.

Participants will leave the course with the ability to conduct ergonomic assessments, design human-centered workplaces, implement effective ergonomic interventions, and promote healthier, safer, and more productive work environments.