Ergonomics & Workplace Design

Applying ergonomic principles to create safer and more productive working environments

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of ergonomics and how the design of the workplace, equipment and tasks affects worker health and performance. Learners will explore musculoskeletal risk factors, display screen equipment requirements, workstation design, task analysis and the application of ergonomic principles to manual handling and repetitive work. The course supports compliance with DSE and manual handling regulations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles of ergonomics and their workplace application
• Identify musculoskeletal risk factors in work tasks and environments
• Apply ergonomic principles to workstation and task design
• Conduct DSE workstation assessments
• Understand manual handling risk assessment requirements
• Apply ergonomic improvements to reduce work-related ill health
• Support a proactive approach to ergonomics in the workplace

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)