OHS 5051 - Ergonomics (Formerly COHS 3340)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

Ergonomics studies workers' interaction with their workplace. Health and safety professionals need to recognize these hazards and that good ergonomic management will result in the reduction of injuries and increases in productivity. This course provides an introduction to the subject of ergonomics and explains the need and process of ergonomic hazard assessments, the development of solutions and the process to evaluate the changes implemented

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Course Outline

This course includes 8 modules and requires approximately 46 hours of student engagement. For module details, access the course syllabus.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the definitions, differences, and overlaps between ergonomics and human factors, and recognize its varied disciplines.
Outline how ergonomics is applied in modern society and regulated by Canadian provincial and federal governments.
Compare standards organizations like CSA, ANSI, and ISO, and identify ergonomics guidelines in Canada.
Differentiate between physical and cognitive ergonomics with definitions, and describe the systems approach to ergonomic assessments.
Explain the steps for completing a job demands analysis and define organizational ergonomics within the workplace context.

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Notes

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has joined forces with over 40 global organizations to sign the Singapore Accord, led by the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). This agreement introduces a comprehensive framework for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, designed to enhance their effectiveness across various industries.