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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification by Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology is a 5-day online course. Offered under the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification will impart knowledge of the latest and demonstrated research and practice methodologies in ergonomics and safety.

The Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety online course focuses on providing the emerging trends and tools in ergonomics and safety. It will enhance the students’ ability to find solutions for their workplace ergonomics- and safety-related issues. The Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification syllabus will be taught through interactive sessions and hands-on tutorials where participants will learn to use practical tools in the workplace.

The Highlights

5 days online course
Offered by NIT Jalandhar
Online lectures
Certificate of completion

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Interactive Sessions
Hands-on tutorials
Subject-matter faculty members

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Participants have to pay the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification fee online (NEFT/IMPS). They need to fill up transaction ID/details in the google form. They have to pay the fee in the below account:

Bank Name- Canara Bank
Account Name- Global Initiative on Academic Networks(GIAN)
Account Number- 2945101004688
IFSC Code- CNRB0002945
SWIFT- CNRBINBBBMC

Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification fee structure:

Description	Amount (In INR)
Students/Research Scholars	Rs 200
Faculty/Staff of Academic Institutions	Rs 500
Industry/Research Organizations	Rs 1,000
Participants from abroad	USD 50

Note: 18% GST amount extra will be charged in each fee category for external candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in pursuing the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety online course must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

An undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-doctoral degree in engineering.
Must have completed Physical and Occupational Therapy at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels and Occupational Medicine and Occupational Nursing.
Professionals working in government institutions and laboratories and faculty from engineering and medical colleges and technical institutions can also apply for the course.

Certification Qualifying Details

Upon completion of the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification course, participants will receive a certificate from NIT Jalandhar

What you will learn

Pursuing the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety training programme will armour learners with the emerging trends and tools in ergonomics and safety to achieve their job responsibilities in industries including Automotive, Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction, Mining, and Healthcare. Upon completion of this online course, participants will be able to:

Find solutions for their workplace ergonomics- and safety-related problems.
Execute a successful ergonomics and safety program at their workplace.
Understand the Work Physiology and Neuroergonomics.
Get to know about high-reliability organisations and safety culture.
Learn environmental ergonomics, light, noise, heat and cold stress, and whole-body vibration.

Who it is for

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The Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification course is ideal for

Occupational Safety and Health Executives
Researchers from Government Institutions and Laboratories
Healthcare Executives
Industrial Engineers
Physical and Occupational Therapists
Occupational Health Nurses
Health Inspectors
Safety Engineers
Faculty from Engineering and Medical Colleges and Technical Institutions
Engineering students
Physical and Occupational Therapy students

Admission Details

The admission process for the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety training course includes the following steps:

Step 1: One-time Web (Portal) Registration

Step 2: Course Registration (Through GIAN Portal)

Step 3: Course Fee Payment

Step 4: Google Form Submission

Application Details

Applicants must follow the below-given instructions to enrol in the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety online course:

Visit GIAN Website - https://gian.iitkgp.ac.in/GREGN/index
Create login User ID and Password
Complete the registration form and pay Rs 500 online through Net Banking/Debit/Credit card
Log in to the GIAN portal using the user ID and Password created
Click on the “Course Registration” option given at the top of the registration form
Select the course name from the list and click on the ‘Save’ option
Confirm your registration by clicking on ‘Confirm Course’.
Pay the course fee online in the institute account through NEFT/IMPS
Fill up the google form with the link - https://forms.gle/unbeNXDyMfScYLuz5
Submit the form

The Syllabus

Introduction to Work Physiology and Neuroergonomics
Influence of Aging and Obesity on Work and Fatigue
Energy Expenditures
Cardiorespiratory Responses
Neuroergonomics
Near-infrared spectroscopy and Applications in Ergonomics; Energy Expenditure Models, Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability

Emerging Trends in Ergonomics and Safety - Exoskeletons and Augmented/Virtual Reality
Exoskeletons – History, Safety and Ergonomics
Virtual/Augmented Reality – Ergonomics and Human Factors (RM
Introduction to Job Evaluation Methods - I, Upper Extremity disorders and Exposure Analysis; Revised NIOSH
Lifting Equation
Strain Index for Upper Extremity

High-Reliability Organizations and Safety Culture
Healthcare Industry as a HighReliability Organization,
Human Error and Patient Safety
Hazard Recognition and Mitigation strategies in Healthcare
Injury Prevention – MSDs and Role of Anthropometry in Design

Selected Topics in Ergonomics and Safety – Potpourri, Hospital Ergonomics, Office Ergonomics and Work from Home
Total Worker Health; Emerging Ergonomics Assessment Tools

Introduction Environmental Ergonomics
Light; Noise, Heat and Cold Stress, Whole-body vibration
Introduction to Job
Evaluation Methods; – II, Work posture analysis using OWAS, RULA, REBA tools, Evaluating work using RULA, REBA and other New Methods.

Instructors

NIT Jalandhar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety certification course?

This is a 5-day online course designed to impart knowledge of the latest research and best work practices in ergonomics and safety to the industrial workforce and students.

2: How will this course be conducted?

The Emerging Trends and Contemporary Tools for Research and Practice in Ergonomics and Safety classes will be conducted online through Google Meet/ Zoom.

3: Who can all apply for this online course?

Students from engineering, medicine and nursing domains and professionals working in the healthcare industry, government institutions and laboratories can enrol in this course. Engineering and medical faculty can also apply for this online course

4: Who is the programme coordinator?

Dr Lakhwinder Pal Singh, Associate Professor at the Department of IPE, Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, is the programme coordinator..

5: How can I get enrolled in this online course?

You need to fill up a registration form and pay the registration fee of Rs 500. After that, you have to submit a Google form by entering all the required details.