MPH5244 Ergonomic and physical hazards

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify and analyse the properties and effects of common occupational physical hazards;

2. 2

   Identify common occupational physical hazards and related risks and tools for risk quantification;

3. 3

   Identify when further expertise is required and refer appropriately to expert assistance;

4. 4

   Apply the principles of the 'hierarchy of controls' to the control of physical hazards, including communicating effectively to workers about the risks;

5. 5

   Conduct a simple ergonomic assessment using a systems approach to consider risks to workers from equipment, tools, environment and work design factors; and

6. 6

   Interpret the assessment results and develop and effectively communicate appropriate recommendations for risk controls.