Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

Course details

Ergonomics is a science which deals with people and their work; people are taken at priority level and workplaces are designed according to the capabilities and limitations of the people.
Poor worksite design causes fatigue, frustration and dissatisfaction level in workers. Ergonomics try to make sure that equipment, tasks, information, and environment must be suiting each worker.
It not only deals with physical problems but it also shows high concern with the psychological issues of the people. It is highly concerned with the health and safety of the workforce which is considered its top most priorities.
The unit seeks to deliver the guidance about ergonomics and describes the policy statement for internet/intranet browser(s) and system usage policies.
It also explains employee’s role and manager’s role including a look at the basic rules of etiquette.

Objectives:
After the completion of this course learners will be able to:
Keep employees safe and healthy
Develop and implement a system usage policy
Implement policies for dealing with company property
Decide whether or not employees should telecommute
Program Content:
Lesson(s):
Introduction to Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces
Topics:
Introduction to Ergonomics
System Usage Policies
Policy Statement for Internet/Intranet Browser(s)
Basic Rules of Etiquette
The Manager’s Role
The Employee’s Role
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback. Updated on 12 November, 2017