Health Safety and Environment · HSE-024
Ergonomics and Workplace Wellbeing
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common work-related health problems, causing pain, absence and lost productivity. Good ergonomic design supports both health…
- Duration5 days
- Next date16 - 20 Nov 2026
- Cities5 cities
- Fee from£2,250
Course overview
Why Attend
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common work-related health problems, causing pain, absence and lost productivity. Good ergonomic design supports both health and performance.
This LLMI course explains ergonomic principles, manual handling, workstation and office ergonomics, repetitive tasks, ergonomic risk assessment tools, workplace design and wellbeing initiatives. Participants assess real tasks and propose practical improvements.
The course applies to offices, industrial sites and service environments.
Course Objectives
Explain ergonomic principles and musculoskeletal risks
Assess manual handling and repetitive tasks
Apply office and workstation ergonomics
Use ergonomic risk assessment tools
Design workplace improvements
Integrate ergonomics into wellbeing programmes
Target Audience
HSE professionals
Facilities and office managers
Supervisors
Occupational health staff
HR and wellbeing coordinators
Engineers designing workstations
Course Methodology
Interactive presentations
Task assessment exercises
Workstation reviews
Case studies
Improvement workshops
Course outline
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1Day 1: Ergonomics Fundamentals
- What ergonomics is
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Risk factors
- Legal duties
- Business case
- Exercise: Identifying ergonomic risks
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2Day 2: Manual Handling
- Manual handling risks
- Assessment methods
- Lifting techniques
- Handling aids
- Task redesign
- Workshop: Manual handling assessment
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3Day 3: Workstation and Office Ergonomics
- Display screen equipment
- Seating and posture
- Hybrid and home working
- Lighting and environment
- Breaks
- Exercise: Workstation review
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4Day 4: Ergonomic Assessment Tools
- Repetitive task assessment
- Posture assessment tools
- Scoring and prioritising
- Participatory ergonomics
- Case study: Production line improvement
- Exercise: Applying assessment tools
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5Day 5: Wellbeing Integration
- Physical activity
- Mental wellbeing links
- Programme design
- Measuring outcomes
- Engagement
- Capstone: Ergonomics improvement plan
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