Work ergonomics and back care

Understanding ergonomics in the maritime workplace involves recognizing key principles that impact seafarers’ health and well-being. This includes identifying risk factors and injuries related to maritime tasks, as well as implementing essential ergonomic measures onboard vessels.

Comprehending effective manual handling procedures is crucial for promoting safety and efficiency in the work environment. Additionally, awareness of the limitations imposed by ship design and external conditions is vital for fostering a healthier workplace. Ultimately, prioritizing ergonomics contributes significantly to the overall safety and performance of seafarers.

Highlights:

This course is designed to equip seafarers with essential knowledge of ergonomics, promoting their health and well-being while enhancing safety on board.

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

1. Understand how maritime ergonomics influence seafarers’ overall health and well-being.
2. Identify risk factors and injuries related to maritime ergonomics, along with key ergonomic measures that can be implemented onboard vessels.
3. Comprehend the steps for effective manual handling procedures to improve safety in the workplace.

Legislation & References: Based on the requirements of the following:

• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). (2015). Vessel Motion Effects on Crew, Issue #22.
• Health and Safety Executive (UK). Retrieved from https://www.hse.gov.uk/
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Retrieved from https://ergonomics.ucla.edu/
• Midwest Worker Center. Ergonomic Training Project: Identifying and Addressing Ergonomic Hazards.
• Yale Environmental Health and Safety. Effect of Vibrations. Retrieved from https://ehs.yale.edu/
• Yale Environmental Health and Safety. Effect of Extreme Temperatures. Retrieved from https://ehs.yale.edu/
• The American Equity Underwriters. (n.d.). Beyond the Desk: Understanding Ergonomics in Maritime Workplaces. Retrieved from https://blog.amequity.com/

Duration: 30 minutes.

Who should attend: 

• All seafarers regardless of department and rank.

Certificate: ABS

DISCLAIMER: The course is provided on an “as is” basis. Before you purchase any of our courses, it is exclusively your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer or flag administration as your employer or flag administration may have specific requirements.