The VDU Assessor & Occupational Ergonomics training course is usually delivered as customised in-company programme at clients' facilities nationwide and is specifically designed for participants who wish to carry out VDU Workstation Assessments in their own workplace. Employers must consider ergonomics in relation to safety and health in work settings which can also benefit efficiency and productivity.

This course is typically presented incorporating 50% Theory/Best Practise & 50% Practical work.

Pre-requirements

Managers, supervisors and office personnel responsible for VDU users and workstations and those who wish to carry out a VDU Risk assessment together with other ergonomic requirements.

Participants Study:

• Legislation
• Employer/Employee responsibilities
• Occupational injuries
• Hazard identification
• VDU risk assessment
• Ergonomic factors
• Injury / Hazard Prevention methods
• Risk reduction implementation
• Flexibility exercises.
• Chairs, Lighting & Ventilation
• Health & Safety Policies

Course Contents:

• Legislation
• Employer/Employee responsibilities
• Anatomy and body mechanics
• Occupational injuries
• Hazard identification
• VDU risk assessment
• Ergonomic factors
• Injury / Hazard Prevention methods
• Risk reduction implementation
• Review of helpful Flexibility exercises.
• Chairs, Lighting & Ventilation
• Health & Safety Policies