Ergonomics in the Irish Workplace: Risk Assessment to Manage Risk Exposure

Why watch?

Viewers will be given an overview of current HSA Ergonomic Risk management strategies and interventions and they will be given an overview of the HSA online course “Introduction to Ergonomics Risk Assessment” which advocates a systematics step by step methodology to assess ergonomic risk using evidence based risk assessment tools.

The webinar will include case studies demonstrating the application of practical approaches to risk assessment and problem solving through worker consultation and will detail the tangible benefits arising from the interventions by way of reduced risk of musculoskeletal injury or ill health, improved human performance and productivity.

Who should watch?

• The workshop will be of a particular interest to:
• Health and Safety Professionals
• Production and Operations Managers
• Safety Representatives
• Occupational Health Professionals
• Production or Manufacturing Engineers
• Others that have an interest in the science and management of work

Useful Ergonomic Resources on the HSA Website

• New e-learning training module titled “An Introduction to Ergonomic Risk Assessment.”
• Guidance: Managing Ergonomic Risk to improve Musculoskeletal Health
• Ergonomic Risk Assessment Tools 
• hsalearning.ie
• Ergonomic Case Studies of Good Practice

Presentations are available to view below. Please note these are owned by the Health and Safety Authority and may not be used by outside parties without explicit permission from the Authority.