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Assessment and control of ergonomic risks

This programme addresses the legal and practical issues relating to implementing best practice in the control of musculoskeletal hazards in the workplace.

Ergonomic hazards, particularly those related to workstation design and manual handling, are the cause of a high proportion of sickness absence and a major source of employers’ liability claims. In addition to eliminating or reducing these issues, good ergonomic practice has an immediate effect on efficiency and quality through improving the way in which employees carry out their tasks.

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On completion of the course you will be able to:

Understand the causes and effects of musculoskeletal hazards in the workplace.
Identify ergonomic hazards arising from your work activities.
Understand the principles of risk assessment.
Understand the hierarchy of control measures.
Develop a strategy for controlling musculoskeletal hazards in the workplace.

What are work-related musculoskeletal injuries?
How can they be caused?
What are the legal requirements?
Developing a strategy to manage ergonomic risks.
How ergonomic hazards can be identified.
Evaluation of ergonomic hazards.
Methods of control.
Keeping records.
Communication.

This is a one-day course.

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Cardinus offers a wide range of risk management and health and safety solutions across a broad range of business sectors. In addition to our health and safety e-learning products, our DSE risk assessment software enables you to carry out an expert-reviewed, properly validated ergonomic assessment at each of your employees' workstations to ensure your business is compliant with DSE regulations in the UK.

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