Ergonomic
Solutions
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the person, instead of making
the person adapt to the job. The word "ergonomics" is
derived from two Greek words, "ergo" meaning "work" or "task" and "nomos" meaning "natural
laws."
In a society increasingly encouraging holistic health, it is important to think
innovatively about the work environment and the factors that influence wellbeing.
Ergonomics takes into consideration a wide variety of disciplines including anatomy,
physiology, biomechanics, psychology, design and information technology, to make
healthy potentially life changing adjustments to work and leisure activities
to best fit the person carrying out the task. This improves physical and mental
wellbeing, safety, productivity, morale and efficiency.
The study of Ergonomics
highlights that people and the given tasks in a work situation do not function
in isolation and that the process is the key to the success of the operation.
SAFER PEOPLE HANDLING
MANUAL HANDLING & POSTURAL AWARENESS
DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES & WELL BEING
COMPUTER WORKSTATION ASSESSMENTS & ERGONOMIC ADVICE FOR BUSINESS & THE HOME
OTHER SERVICES
Safer
People Handling
Introduction
The education in the moving and handling of people
within the health and social care sector is such an important area
of training for both the well being of both staff and residents/client
alike. The course is designed to reduce the musculoskeletal strain
on the handlers which in turn will increase staff motivation and
morale. This will develop consistency and confidence in the care
of the residents /clients to encourage and enhance the physical
and psychological wellbeing and improve the functional mobility
of the residents/clients.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at employees who have the responsibilities
in the moving and handling of people within the health and social
sector.
What knowledge and skills will the delegate bring back to the workplace?
Successful completion of the course will allow delegates to look
at their work activities and to be able to develop and adopt safer
methods of moving people within their working environment. This
includes:
- Benefits of moving and handling training for staff
- Legal Requirements in relation to moving and handling
- To have the ability to look at different methods of moving people
safely both for the handler and resident/client
- A problem solving approach towards moving and handling
- Musculoskeletal Awareness and the Importance of Posture
- Efficient Movement Principles
- General Back Care Advise
- Controversial Handling Techniques
- Emergency Situations
- Equipment Selection
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Course Assessment
On completion of the course delegates
will receive an attendance certificate.
Length of course
Half Day: 9.00am - 1.30pm
Full Day: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost
Please call 01603
784514 or
email info@ergo-active
.co.uk
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Manual Handling
& Postural Awareness
Introduction
The implementation of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
1992 (MHOR) establish the Health & Safety requirements for the Manual
Handling of loads where there is a risk of injury. Manual Handling is
defined as:
“
Any transporting of a load by hand or
bodily force including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying
or
moving.”
Moving and Handling objects continues to be responsible for the majority
of reported injuries in the workplace. Through training and education
the aim is to enable people to apply a safer handling approach both at
work and home to reduce the risk of back pain and musculoskeletal related
injures whilst maintaining quality of life. Musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill-health in Great
Britain.
The course is designed reduce Back Strain and MSDs to the handlers
by the understanding the hazards and risks associated with Manual Handling
Activities, outline measures to reduce the risks and to understand the
positive application of good posture, techniques and efficient movement
principles of Manual Handling.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at employees who carrying out Manual
Handling activities within their work, which will introduce delegates
to the hazards surrounding Manual Handling and the risks involved.
What knowledge and skills will the delegate bring back to the workplace?
- Benefits of moving and handling training for staff
- Legal Requirements in relation to moving and handling
- What is Manual Handling? Manual Handling Operations
Regulations 1992 (as
amended)
- Structure & Function of the Spine
- Advice on Back Care
- Efficient Movement Principles
- Safe Moving and Handling Techniques
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Course Assessment
On completion of the course delegates will receive an attendance
certificate
Length of course
Half Day: 9.00am - 1.30pm
Full Day: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost
Please call 01603 784514 or email info@ergo-active
.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: Ergo Active can provide the (CIEH)
Principles of Manual Handling qualification.
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Display
Screen Equipment Ergonomic Principles & Well Being
Introduction
Display Screen Equipment not only pays a major part in our daily
lives both at home and work, it also can be a major contributing
factor towards musculoskeletal disorders, reduced concentration
levels, other ill-health effects including stress that can be a
result of poorly designed work station.
Do you or your staff suffer from back, neck or shoulder pain or
any other symptoms that could be related to poor posture whilst
sitting at a computer?
It is a legal requirement to have display screen equipment assessments
carried out in the workplace and part of that process is to educate
people in the understanding of ergonomics, postural awareness and
to reduce the risk of ill health and injury.
Home working is on the increase and it is a legal requirement by
employers for the home workstation to be assessed.
Who should attend?
This awareness training is designed for anyone who either is suffering
from discomfort and needs advice on how to reduce those symptoms
or wants to be pro active to avoid discomfort through poorly designed
work stations and poor posture either at Work, Education and Home
Environments.
This training can be carried out in the workplace, schools, local
communities or even in the comfort of your own home.
The training and advice can be designed for your specific needs.
What will you achieve:
Depending on your circumstances and environment the training will
include:
- Guidance on the legal implication in the workplace
- An understanding of the extent of ill-health effects from poorly
designed tasks and workstations
- Understanding of good posture and efficient movement principles
- Musculoskeletal Awareness and the importance of back care
- The importance of a well designed workstation.
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Cost
Please call 01603 784514 or email info@ergo-active .co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: Ergo Active can provide comprehensive Computer Work
Station Assessments for your Business.
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Comprehensive Computer Workstation
Assessments
& Ergonomic Advice
for BUSINESS and HOME use
Display Screen Equipment not only plays a major part in our
daily lives both at home and work. It also can be a major
contributing factor towards musculoskeletal disorders, reduced
concentration levels, other ill-health effects including stress that
can be a result of a poorly designed work station.
Do you or your staff suffer from back, neck or shoulder pain or
any other symptoms that could be related to poor posture whilst
sitting at a computer? Don’t leave it until it is too late!
It is a legal requirement for users and operators to have display
screen equipment assessments carried
out in the workplace and part of
that process is to educate
people in the understanding of ergonomics, postural
awareness and to reduce the
risk of ill health and injury.
Computer use is on the
increase both for business
and recreation. For
business use it is a
legal requirement by
employers for the
home workstation
to be assessed.
Cost
Please call 01603 784514 or email info@ergo-active
.co.uk
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Other Services
- HEALTH & SAFETY INDUCTION
TRAINING
- HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS
- FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
- FIRST AID TRAINING
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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Courses
- Principles of Manual Handling
- Certificate in Stress Awareness
- Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
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Personal Development Courses including:
- Stress Management
- Communication Skills
- Developing Intuition
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ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS
