Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Define ergonomics
• Identify the key factors that can affect workstation ergonomics
• Recognise the key factors for effective VDU use
• Identify the types of equipment that can create an ergonomic workstation
• Recognise the physical factors that impact on an ergonomic workstation
• Identify the environmental factors that affect workstation ergonomics
• Apply ergonomic theory to realistic situations in the workplace
• Choose appropriate solutions to ergonomic problems in a workplace
• Recognise Muscoloskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
• Describe methods of preventing MSDs in the workplace
• Outline appropriate solutions to prevent MSDs in the workplace