Basic Ergonomics In The Workplace Course

In this 1 day course delegates will gain an understanding of how ergonomics can be applied in the office environment
to minimise work-related injury and stress, improve efficiency and reduce costs. It will be particularly relevant for
health & safety and office managers. It will include issues such as hot-desking, laptop use and mobile workers.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Understand the principles of ergonomics.
Identify the skeletal functions and muscle layout.
Understand the need to assess work positioning and tasks.
Achieve and advise on correct posture.
Advise on correct lifting techniques.
Use risk management with an ergonomic approach.
Identify common pitfalls.

Course content
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and
Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Introduction to Ergonomics.
Postural Awareness in offices and in the field.
DSE Assessor and user education.
Manual Handling Assessor education.
Risk Management processes using an Ergonomic approach.
Ergonomics for IT and programmers.

Personal Protective Equipment
Not applicable

Who should attend
This course is designed for all persons who are required to assess workstations.
Max Delegate Number 12 persons