Introduction to Ergonomics for Engineers & Designers

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Organisation profile

LCE is a specialist safety engineering consultancy providing the full range of safety consultancy and training services to clients in all industrial and commercial sectors.

Training aim

The aim of this course is to introduce the concept of ergonomics and understand the application of ergonomics risk factors in workplace design.

Learning objectives

Introduce the concept of ergonomics and understand the application of ergonomics risk factors in workplace design.

Course outline

Introduction to Ergonomics – physical, cognitive and organisational
Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
Mechanism of injury
Ergonomic considerations in design process
Ergonomic controls

Ergonomic assessment

Trainer's profile

Ita Leyden - B.E., M.Sc., Dip.Em, C.Eng M.IEI, C.MIOSH Managing Director.
Ita is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Safety Professional with over 25 years experience in safety, engineering and ergonomics.  Working in all areas of business, Ita has worked in construction and design as a client, designer, PSDP and PSCS over the past 20 years.

Ita is also a part time lecturer of Ergonomics in University College of Dublin.

Course duration

Half day

Assessment & certification

LCE Certificate in the Introduction to Ergonomics for Engineers and Designers

Who should attend

Project engineers, process engineers, architects, project supervisors, facilities managers, engineering managers, capital project managers and anyone responsible for specifying user requirements

Website

https://www.lce.ie/