HR : Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

Business Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

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.

Business Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

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.

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.

Business Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs,
• People seeking to expand their career opportunities
• Existing employees looking to develop their CPD
• Office workers at all levels
• Team Leaders and supervisors
• Entrepreneurs planning to start their own business

Business Understanding Ergonomics at Workplaces

This is a standalone course and assumes no prior knowledge.

*Note: This CPD Unit is offered on special discounted price on REED only and does not include awarding body accreditation charges. At the end of the unit, learner can claim CPD Accredited certificate by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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