Course details
The VDU/Ergonomic Assessment/Instructor course is designed to enable the learner to perform ergonomic risk assessments in their workplace. It will also give information to learners to assist their employers in fulfilling their statutory obligations under the Safety, Health & Welfare (General Application) Regulations 2007 including Chapter 5 of Part 2.
Who Should Attend?
- This course is for those staff that has responsibility for reporting of accidents or accident investigations in their own workplace.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- List the duties of the employer under the Safety, Health & Welfare (General Application) Regulations 2007.
- Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Display Screen Equipment Regulations.
- Understand what the minimum requirements are under the VDU/DSE Regulations.
- Carry out an Ergonomic Risk Assessment.
- Advise operators on safe work methods.
Course Programme:
- Health & Safety Legislation as it applies to working with VDU’s.
- Identify the hazards & risks associated with working with Visual Display Units
- Ergonomics – The role of ergonomics in workstation assessments.
- Eye & Eyesight Testing.
- Typical hazards – Work Related Upper Limb Disorders, Eye strain & fatigue, Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Carrying out a Workstation Assessment.
Training Methods:
- Classroom based power-point presentation with a practical component (i.e. Carry out a workstation assessment).
Who Should Attend?
- This course is for those staff that have responsibility for reporting of accidents or accident investigations in their own workplace.
Additional Information:
- Maximum of 12 learners.
- Certificate of Competence will be issued to all learners who successfully complete & pass this course.
- Price on application. We can also offer group discounts.
Course Location
About Navan Safety Training Centre
National Training Solutions was established in 2008. We are a training company specialising in professional development training including safety in the workplace. Our friendly and dedicated Training Support Team are ready to offer advice and guidance on training courses and our highly qualified and experienced Tutors are ready and waiting to pass on their knowledge and skills to our learners.
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