Training Programmes
1.
Healthy Computing Lecture
Intended audience: People whose job/recreation
is primarily computer-oriented. We strongly recommend that high-risk
organisations (e.g., software companies, call-centers, medical
transcription centres) make it mandatory for their existing
and new staff to attend this lecture.
Duration: 60 minutes to 120 minutes
Contents: The Lecture covers an Introduction
to RSI, and includes:
- Basics of ergonomics concerning computer users
- Predisposing risk factors for RSI
- Prevention and intervention strategies for RSI
- Chair adjustment and workstation setup (including demonstration)
- Balanced computing posture (including demonstration)
- Correct keyboard and mouse techniques
- Visual ergonomics
- Exercise instruction for stretching and warm-ups
- Early warning signs of RSI and when to seek medical help
Handouts and a survey of participants to assess their predisposition
to RSI is provided. An LCD projector, a computer with MS Powerpoint
and CD-ROM Drive, a typical adjustable chair and table is required
(for demonstration).
It is possible to customise the modules so as have different
sessions for the following groups:
- Managers, supervisors, purchasers, representatives from Health
and Safety, Human Resources and Facilities
- Workers
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
We conducted this programme recently for:
- September 21, 2007; September 28, 2007 Intel technology India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.intel.com)
- September 3, 2007; August 6, 2007; August 18, 2006; July 12, 2006; July 13, 2005; June 29, 2005 Nvidia Graphics Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.nvidia.com)
- July 21, 2007; July 18, 2007 ACS India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.acs.com)
- July 20, 2007; April 10 , 2007 Wipro Technologies, Bangalore (www.wipro.com)
- July 19 , 2007 Fiberlink Software Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.fiberlink.com)
- June 11 , 2007 Emmes India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.emmes.com)
- June 11, 2007; July, 2006 Webmethods India Design Centre, Bangalore (www.webmethods.com)
- June 11 , 2007 Infinera India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.infinera.com)
- May 3 , 2007 Montalvo Systems, Bangalore (www.montalvo.com)
- April 25 , 2007 (10 sessions) British Gas Group, Mumbai (www.bg.com)
- April 25 , 2007 (6 sessions) Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore (www.tcs.com)
- April 18 , 2007 CSR India, Bangalore (www.csr.com)
- April 11 , 2007 (2 sessions) Bearing Point Business Consulting India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (www.bearingpoint.com)
- March 28 , 2007 Mindtree Consultants, Bangalore (www.mindtree.com)
- March 22 , 2007; March 28, 2007 SAP Labs, Bangalore (www.sap.com)
- March 7 , 2007 Dendrite Software India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.dendrite.com)
- March 6 , 2007 LG Software India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.lgsoft.com)
- March 5 , 2007 i2 Technologies, Bangalore (www.i2.com)
- March 2, 2007; August 29, 2003 NDS Limited - India, Bangalore (www.nds.com)
- February 28, 2007 Ness Technologies, Bangalore (www.ness.com)
- March 1, 2007; February 28, 2007 Mphasis, Bangalore (www.mphasis.com)
- February 27, 2007 McAfee Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.mcafee.com)
- February 27, 2007 Samsung India Software, Bangalore (www.samsung.com)
- February 24, 2007; January 9 and 19, 2004 Huawei Technologies India Pvt. Limited, Bangalore (www.huawei.com)
- February 23, 2007; September 19, 2006; July 5, 2005; June 17, 2005; March 11, 2005; June 4, 2004 Texas Instruments India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.ti.com/asia/docs/india/)
- February 22, 2007; July 19-21, 2006 Digicaptions India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.digicaptions.com)
- September 13, 2006 Conzerv Systems
Pvt Ltd., Bangalore (www.conzerv.com)
- August 23, 2006 Sterling Commerce
Solutions, Bangalore (www.stercomm.com)
- August 16, 2006 Titan Industries
Ltd., Bangalore (www.titan.com)
- August 11, 2006 Mcube Investment
Software Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.mcubeit.com)
- August 7, 2006 Newscale Software
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.newscale.com)
- July 6, 2006 Sandisk India,
Bangalore (www.sandisk.com)
- July 14, 2006 Titan Industries Ltd.,
Hosur, Tamil Nadu (www.titan.com)
- May 19, 2006; October 15, 2003 and February 13, 2004 National
Semiconductors IDC, Bangalore (www.nsc.com)
- May 12, 2006 Portal IT India Pvt
Ltd., Bangalore (www.portal.com)
- May 5, 2006 Snecma Aerospace India
Pvt. Ltd. (Safran), Bangalore (www.safran.com)
- April 27, 2006 Inductis,
Gurgaon (www.inductis.com)
- March , 2006 Iflex Solutions Ltd.,
Bangalore (www.iflexsolutions.com)
- February 24, 2006; March 2, 2005; February 11, and July 28,
2004; February 28, May 28, 2003 Hewlett
Packard (India) Software Operations, Bangalore (www.hpindia.com/iso)
- February 22, 2006; November 17, 2004 Monsanto
Research Centre, Bangalore (www.monsanto.com)
- December 23, 2005 GE India,
Bangalore (http://www.ge.com)
- October 24, 2005 Infosys Technologies
Ltd. , Mysore (http://www.infosys.com)
- September 26 and 30, 2005 Logica
CMG Global Delivery Centre, Bangalore (http://www.logicacmg.com/offshore)
- September 26, 2005 Sasken Communication
Technologies Ltd., Bangalore (http://www.sasken.com)
- September 16, 2005; August 6, 2004 Motorola
India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (http://www.motorola.com)
- August 19, 2005 Lightsurf Technologies,
Bangalore (www.lightsurf.com)
- July 22, 2005 Indian Space Research
Organisation (LPS Centre), Bangalore
- July 21, 2005 Honeywell
(India) Software Operations Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
(www.honeywell.com)
- May 27, 2005 Citec Information India
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
- January 17, 2005 McKinsey & Company,
New Delhi (http://www.mckinsey.com)
- January 3, 2005; October 8, 2004 McKinsey
& Company, Mumbai (http://www.mckinsey.com)
- November 19, 2004 (2 sessions) Ubinetics
India (Private) Ltd, Bangalore (www.ubinetics.com)
- October 29, 2004 Novell Software
Development (I) Private Ltd, Bangalore (www.novell.com)
- October 15, 2004; April 9, 2003 Enercon
Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.enercon.co.in)
- October 5, 2004 Infosys Technologies
Ltd., Bangalore (http://www.infosys.com)
- September 27, 2004 (2 sessions) and September 28, 2004 Alliance
Semiconductor (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (http://www.alsc.com)
- September 6, 2004 Timken Engineering
and Research-India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (http://www.timken.com)
- July 2 and July 9, 2004 Underwriters
Laboratories Inc., Bangalore (http://www.ul-asia.com/)
- March 15, 2004 Sage Design Systems
(India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.genesis-microchip.com)
- October 7, 2003 Pico Peta Simputers
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.picopeta.com)
- August 29, 2003 NDS Limited - India,
Bangalore (www.nds.com)
- July 29, 2003 Microchip Technology
Designs (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.microchip.com)
- June 27, 2003 Stylus Systems Pvt.
Ltd., Bangalore (www.stylusinc.com)
- January 14, 2003 Analog Devices,
Bangalore (www.analogdevices.com/india)
Note: The list does not include programmes conducted before January
1, 2003
2.
RSI Prevention Workshop
Intended audience: Members of the Health and
Safety Committee or the Ergonomics Committee
Duration: 4 hours
Contents: This is a fairly comprehensive and
interactive workshop and works on the basis of "training the
trainer". This core group of people is given advanced training
so that they are able to impart correct ergonomic knowledge
to other team members on a day to day basis. The group would
be provided with a detailed assessment forms for workstation
analysis, a manual on office ergonomics, trouble shooting of
common problems and appropriate corrective measures.
Module 1: Introduction to ergonomics
- Define and understand basic ergonomic concepts
- Biomechanical and psychosocial risk factors for RSI
- Impact of RSI: medical, social and economic
Module 2: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Define and explain WRMSD/RSI
- Types of RSI
- Signs and symptoms
- Current research findings in India
- Treatment
Module 3: Intervention strategies
- Role of the employee
- Role of the employer
- Ergonomic devices, office furniture
- Practical strategies to implement ergonomic solutions
Module 4: Stress management, physical fitness and nutrition
- Stages and symptoms of stress
- Implications of prolonged exposure to stress
- Stress management
- Benefits and components of a balanced exercise program
- Balanced nutrition
Module 5: Correct body mechanics
- Structure of the spine and upper limb-basic anatomy
- Balanced working posture
- Body awareness
- Proper lifting techniques
- Doing the job the best way possible
Module 6: Organising your work space
- Proper workstation and chair set-up
- Risk areas and common errors
- Basic stress relieving stretches
- Environmental factors
- Visual ergonomics
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
We conducted this programme recently for:
- July 13, 2006 Titan Industries Ltd.,
Hosur, Tamil Nadu (www.titan.com)
- June 30, 2006
Greenfield Networks Technologies Pvt.
Ltd., Bangalore (www.greenfieldnetworks.com)
- June 2, 2005
Honeywell (India) Software Operations
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (www.honeywell.com)
- November 29, 2004
Monsanto Research Centre,
Bangalore (www.monsanto.com)
- October 8, 2004 McKinsey & Company,
Mumbai (http://www.mckinsey.com)
- August 23, 2003 Shobha
Renaissance Information Technology (Pvt.) Ltd.,
Bangalore (www.renaissance-it.com)
3.
Back School
What is a Back School?
- It is an educational treatment approach based upon the
fact that most patients' back pain is increased by mechanical
strain.
- Our philosophy is that knowledge is the best defense against
back pain. We empower you to manage your own pain and prevent
recurrence by training you to look after your back.
- The goal of the program is to teach the employee how to
control their environment using their existing furniture and
equipment to prevent painful and costly back injuries.
- We have selectively incorporated features of both the Swedish
and Californian Models of Back School, keeping in mind the
needs and circumstances of Indian patients.
- Recent research has shown this technique to be effective
in relieving chronic back pain (Medline)
What happens in the Back School?
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Sessions include theoretical instruction, an audiovisual
program, discussion and practical application of theory to
individual situations
Modules
- Anatomy of Spine; why do we get back pain?
- Applied Body Mechanics and Posture (healthier ways
to sit, stand, sleep and lift objects)
- Ergonomics; How to avoid pain-provoking situations
in day-to-day life
- Physical Exercise; Relaxation Techniques
There is an option to customize the modules according to the
needs of the participants who enroll in groups, e.g., Students,
Housewives, Office employees, or Computer Professionals. It
may also be possible to offer the entire programme online in
the near future.
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
This programme has been conducted for the following companies:
June 13, 2005
PP Payne, Bangalore
(www.pppayne.com)
July 5-7, 2006
John Crane Sealing Systems India Pvt Ltd,
Bangalore (www.johncrane.co.uk)
4.
Call Centre Health
and Safety Workshop
Intended audience: Employees in call centers, including
HR managers and health and safety representatives
Duration: 2 hours
Contents: The Lecture covers health and safety issues
in call centres, and includes:
- Musculoskeletal disorders: Introduction to ergonomics,
Biomechanical and psychosocial risk factors, Chair and workstation
adjustment (including demonstration), Balanced computing posture
(including demonstration), Correct keyboard and mouse techniques,
Early warning signs and when to seek medical help
- Visual problems: risk factors and prevention strategies
- Hearing problems: risk factors and prevention strategies
- Voice problems: risk factors and prevention strategies
- Stress: Stages and symptoms of stress, Implications
of prolonged exposure to stress, Job Design, Monitoring, Targets,
Feedback, Dealing with verbal abuse, Stress management
- General health, physical fitness and nutrition: Benefits
and components of a balanced exercise program, Balanced nutrition,
Diurnal cycle and sleep
Handouts and a survey of participants to assess their predisposition
to various health and safety problems is provided. An LCD projector,
a computer with MS Powerpoint and CD-ROM Drive, a typical adjustable
chair and table is required (for demonstration).
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
This programme was conducted on September 6, 2004 for Timken
Engineering and Research-India Pvt. Ltd. (BPO Segment),
Bangalore (http://www.timken.com)
5.
Laboratory Ergonomics
Workshop
Intended audience: Workers in research laboratories
and those performing prolonged tasks such as pipetting, microscopy,
dissection, and other repetitive procedures.
Duration: 2 hours
Contents: The Workshop teaches how to set up functional
and ergonomically safe workstations, correct posture, body mechanics,
and prevention of repetitive strain injuries. The following
topics are discussed:
- Common laboratory activities
- Ergonomic risk factors
- Solutions for pipetting
- Solutions for microscope use
- Solutions for common lab processes
- Computer workstation set-up, balanced computing posture
- Preventive exercices
Handouts and a survey of participants to assess their predisposition
to RSI is provided. An LCD projector, a computer with MS Powerpoint
and CD-ROM Drive, a typical adjustable chair, microscope and other
commonly used tools, and table is required (for demonstration).
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
This programme was conducted on February
22, 2006 and November 29, 2004 for
Monsanto Research Centre,
Bangalore (www.monsanto.com)
6.
Occupational Stress Management Lecture
Duration: 2 hours
Contents: The Lecture covers
- Causes of stress in an organisation
- Stages and symptoms of stress
- Implications of prolonged exposure to stress
- Stress management, including self help tips
- The role of exercise and nutrition
- Job designs to avoid monotonous tasks
Handouts and a survey of participants to assess their predisposition
to occupational stress is provided. An LCD projector, a computer
with MS Powerpoint and CD-ROM Drive are required (for demonstration).
Fees: Please contact
me with your requirement along with the number of employees
expected to attend.
7.
In-House RSI Clinics
- Individual Musculoskeletal consultation: The
RSI Clinic is based on the principle of early medical intervention
the moment the employee becomes symptomatic. It is now recognised
that recovery from RSI depends mainly on the stage at which
correct treatment is started. Stage 1 (symptoms only during
work) respond within days or weeks, Stage 2 (symptoms that persists
even after stopping typing but relieved on rest) take a few
months, while Stage 3 (constant symptoms) may take several months.
We encourage employees to seek help for Stage 1 or 2 symptoms.
Delay of a few days in seeking medical help can make the difference
between a quick recovery and a long drawn struggle to overcome
RSI. This emphasizes the importance of having an in-house program.
- Work Site Evaluation and Advice from a Medical Ergonomic
perspective: During the workstation evaluation, ergonomic
problems are identified and corrected. The employee will learn
the proper adjustments for his/her chair, table, keyboard surface
and monitor. He/she will also learn proper placement for the
tools used every day, such as the mouse, keyboard and telephone.
- Technique Analysis And Retraining: Improper
technique can lead to RSI. Technique refers to how you habitually
position your hands at the keyboard or mouse. With technique
analysis hazardous habits are identified and replaced with biomechanically
safer techniques. Correct computing technique is not intuitive;
and very few computer users in India have received proper instruction
in this area, so this training is a critical part of the prevention
program.
- Appropriate musculoskeletal treatment: myotherapy,
trigger point therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy,
nerve glides, soft tissue mobilization, etc.
- Ergonomic furniture and accessory recommendations
- Follow up of treatment
Fees: Please
contact me with
your requirement for a detailed proposal.
RSI Clinics are being conducted for the following companies:
- Hewlett Packard (India) Software
Operations, Bangalore (since September 5, 2001).
Over 4000 IT Professionals have already been treated in the
clinic, which is the first well-known medical ergonomic intervention
programme of its kind in India. MORE
- Oracle Software (India) Ltd.,
Bangalore & Hyderabad (http://www.oracle.com) Over 1000 IT professionals have already been treated in the RSI Clinic
- Texas Instruments India
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. Over 500 IT professionals have already been treated in the RSI Clinic MORE
- Monsanto Research Centre,
Bangalore (www.monsanto.com)
MORE
- Sage Design Systems (India) Pvt.
Ltd., Bangalore (www.genesis-microchip.com)
- Honeywell (India) Software Operations
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
- McKinsey & Company,
Mumbai and New Delhi (http://www.mckinsey.com)
- Perot Systems,
Bangalore
- Ness Technologies,
Bangalore
- Nvidia, Bangalore
- Inductis, Gurgaon
8.
Corporate Health
Clinics
9.
Corporate Ergonomic
Consultancy
Advice regarding furniture and ergonomic equipment purchases,
for example, before moving into a new office.
Work Site Evaluation and Advice from a Medical Ergonomic perspective:
Our existing clients include:
- Hewlett Packard (India) Software Operations,
Bangalore
- Oracle
Software (India) Ltd., Bangalore & Hyderabad
- Analog Devices, Bangalore
- McKinsey & Company,
Mumbai and New Delhi
- Sage Design Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore
- Monsanto Research
Centre, Bangalore
- Honeywell (India) Software Operations
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
- Texas Instruments India
Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
- CSR (Ubinetics) India Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore
- PP Payne,
Bangalore
- John Crane Sealing
Systems India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
- Nvidia, Bangalore
- Inductis, Gurgaon
- Ness Technologies,
Bangalore
- National Semiconductor,
Bangalore
- Digicaptions India Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore
- Sandisk India, Bangalore
- Titan Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore and Hosur
- Webmethods India Design Centre,
Bangalore
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