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Ergonomic at Workplace

Ergonomic at Wrokplace

About This Course

Ergonomic hazards in the workplace contribute to musculoskeletal concerns through postural stress from holding prolonged positions, chronic injury due to repetitive strain or movements, injuries sustained by force or vibration, and static overload injuries. As a result, workers may experience both acute injury and chronic muscle and joint pain.

Learning Objectives

It is hoped that this program will help employees to practice and maintain good posture, work in comfort zones, reduce excess power, reduce excess movement, reduce fatigue while working and ensure a good working environment. Indirectly can increase work productivity with a comfortable working practice atmosphere.

Target Audience

Suitable to all levels of staff from management to support staff in the administrative division. 

Duration

1 day @ 8 hours/ day

Certification

Pahang Skills Development Centre

Course Content

INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMIC & MANUAL HANDLING 

  • Ergonomic Risk Factor
  • Domain in Ergonomic
  • Manual Handling

LEGAL REQUIREMENT 

  • Objectives of OSHA
  • Section 15 OSHA Employer’s Responsibility
  • Section 24 OSHA Employer’s Responsibility
  • Section 12 FMA
  • FMA – Safety Health and Welfare Regulations
  • DOSH Guidelines

WORK RELATED INJURIES / DISEASE 

  • Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD’s)
  • Acute & Chronic Effect
  • Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD’s) Symptoms

MANUAL HANDLING RISK IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT 

  • Manual Handling Risk Identification 
  • Manual Handling Risk Assessment
  • Lifting & Lowering
  • Repetitive Lifting & Powering
  • Lifting & Lowering Involve Twisting Body Posture
  • Pushing & Pulling
  • Handling in Seated Position
  • Carrying

BACK STRENGTHENING EXERCISE 

  • Knee to Chest
  • Pelvic Tilt
  • Hip Rolling
  • Cat & Camel
  • Hip Extension
  • Press Up

 CONTROL MEASURES FOR MANUAL HANDLING 

  • Definition & Purpose
  • Hierarchy of Control

HRDF Claimable

HRDF Claimable

Contact Person

Suzila Saad – 017 989 9467
Siti Nurul Aishah Mohd Yasin – 013-724 5621
Ajmal Ghassani Kamarzaman – 011 6125 1402
Email: scr@pahangskills.gov.my

Programme Name
Ergonomic at Wrokplace
Target Audience
Suitable to all levels of staff from management to support staff in the administrative division. 
Programme Duration
1 day @ 8 hours/ day
Programme Certification

Pahang Skills Development Centre

Programme Opportunities
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