Ergonomics in the workplace (level 5)

Module delivery dates

This module is running in Lancaster with the following attendance dates: 3 October and 31 October 2013.

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date. The timetable for level 5/6 modules running in 2013/4 is available on the Practice Development Framework website (http://tiny.cc/healthcpd)

Why study with us?

Studying this module will provide you a broad based introduction to ergonomic principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace. Consideration is given to musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, ergonomic aspects of the environment as well as to the social and legal aspects.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities

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Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

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Additional contact information

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HPHO5002 Ergonomics in the workplace (20 credits level 5)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Discuss the principles of ergonomics to include sensory systems, musculoskeletal systems and anthropometrics
• Appraise the current literature covering aspects of ergonomic injury, its costs and its prevention
• Evaluate the impact of health and safety legislation on ergonomic workplace hazards
• Apply the principles of ergonomic risk assessment to a workplace environment

Indicative Core Bibliography

Dul, J. & Weerdmeester, B. (2008) Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide. 3rd Edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

Grandjean, E. & Kroemer, K.H.E. (1997) Fitting the Task to the Human: A Textbook of Occupational Ergonomics 5th edition. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Health & Safety Executive (2003) Work With Display Screen Equipment Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended by the Health & Safety Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations (2002). L26. 2nd Edition Sudbury HSE Books

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l26.pdf

Health & Safety Executive (2004) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) Guidance on the Regulations L23, 3rd Edition Sudbury HSE Books

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l23.pdf

Hughes, P. & Ferrett, E. (2011) Introduction to Health & Safety at Work. 5th edition. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann (Chapter 8)

McKeown C (2010) Ergonomics in action: a practical guide for the workplace. 3rd edition Leicester: IOSH Services

Oborne, D. (1995) Ergonomics at Work: Human Factors in Design & Development 3rd Edition, London: John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Pheasant, S. (1996) Bodyspace: Anthropometry Ergonomics and the Design of Work 2nd edition. London: Taylor Francis

Course summary

This module will cover the principles of ergonomics and the effects of poor task and environmental design on the human body. Design factors will be examined covering such things as visual displays, methods of communication and elimination of human error. Specific workplace risk areas will be examined, in particular manual handling and the use of display screen equipment.