Ergonomics policy for the prevention adviser

Encourage your colleagues to adopt a positive working posture!

WHAT DOES THIS ERGONOMICS POLICY TRAINING COVER?

The risks associated with lifting and carrying are the main cause of workplace accidents and medical absences.

As always, prevention is better than cure!

A correct working method can save both employees and the company a lot of trouble.

In this training, we first look for the causes of physical overload. Then we get to work on the correct lifting and carrying techniques.

Through simple exercises, we learn to move correctly and adopt the right working posture in order to avoid overload.

With a correct working posture, you not only avoid temporary overload but also back complaints later in life!

Legislation and responsibilities (mandatory since 25/05/2024)

• 1° the nature of the risks and the biomechanical and other risk factors referred to in article VIII.1-1, as well as the possible health consequences such as MSDs
• 2° the prevention measures taken and the appropriate working methods, as well as the way they are applied
• 3° the role of the hierarchical line in applying and monitoring the prevention measures;
• 4° health surveillance
• 5° the procedure for detecting and reporting MSDs or other health problems caused by musculoskeletal risks at work

Content: adaptable to the target group

• Risk analysis
  • Measurements and study
• Tips for workplace design
• Adapting work processes
• Design guidelines
  • Height
  • Reach distance
  • Legroom
  • Lifting zones
• Purchasing and product ergonomics
• Instruction
• Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Definition of ergonomics
• Causes of physical overload
  • Back problems
  • Neck complaints
• Tools and techniques in practice
  • Lifting and carrying technique
  • Pulling and pushing technique
  • Repetitive work
  • Stretching exercises
  • Daily actions
• Psychosocial aspects

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
• Every participant receives a certificate of attendance

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

The employer ensures that workers and the Committee receive information and appropriate training on musculoskeletal risks at work. (Art. VIII.1-5, Royal Decree amending book VIII of the code on well-being at work concerning ergonomics at work and the prevention of MSDs)

The employer ensures that every worker receives sufficient and appropriate training on the well-being of workers in the performance of their work, specifically focused on their workstation or function. This training is adapted to the evolution of risks and the emergence of new risks and is, where necessary, repeated at regular intervals. (Code, book II, title 3)