M506 - Ergonomics Essentials (Including Manual Handling and DSE)
M506 - Ergonomics Essentials (Including Manual Handling and DSE)
Description
This course aims to provide you with a broad-based introduction to ergonomic principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Consideration is given to muscular-skeletal disorders, manual handling, and ergonomic aspects of the environment as well as to the social and legal aspects.
Learning objectives
On completing this examination, you will be able to:
- Apply ergonomic principles to the creation of safer, healthier and more efficient and effective activities in the workplace
- Conduct ergonomic risk assessments
- Develop appropriate control measures for ergonomic risk factors
- Describe work-related causes of musculoskeletal disorders
- Design a workplace according to good ergonomic principles
- Assess ergonomic aspects of the working environment and work for an organisation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required for this qualification, however, this course is suitable for technicians and technologists who conduct measurements and testing in workplaces.
ONLINE requirements
IMPORTANT: All BOHS exams are now conducted online. While the exam takes place in person, delegates must bring a laptop or suitable device with internet access to complete it.
Course Materials and Examination Information
Hard copies of the course manual, slides, and revision packs will be provided to you as part of the course.
Electronic versions of the course materials may be used during the course.
For the examination, only the official course manual is permitted (either hard copy or electronic). Slides, revision packs, and any other materials are not permitted in the examination.
The official BOHS course manual is not attached to this email. It can be downloaded directly from the BOHS website using the following link: