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Course Description
This course is 2 learning hours. Student can complete this course in one session, or at their own pace.
Ergonomics refers to any person-environment interaction. Ergonomics in the workplace is important because taking care of yourself in the workplace affects the other parts of your life where you can do the activities you want to do or love to do.
This interactive course presents and applies ergonomic fundamentals to empower learners to mitigate their exposure to ergonomic risk factors during participation in daily living activities, whether at work or away from work. It covers principles of optimal ergonomics for the physical environment to enhance physical efficiency and safety, as well as for the psychosocial and cultural environment to promote psychological health and safety.
Course Outline
There are a total of five modules that make up the Ergonomics course:- Module 1: Ergonomic Fundamentals
- Module 2: Office Ergonomics
- Module 3: Ergonomic Principles When Using Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones
- Module 4: Ergonomic Approaches to Handling Materials
- Module 5: Psychological Health and Safety Principles in the Workplace
What You Will Learn
- An overview of ergonomics and how it applies to a variety of settings
- Techniques to improve ergonomics in your environment
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
- Everyone
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