Office Ergonomic Training

Musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace are a common problem, usually caused by static postures adopted at the computer workstation and poor work practices. Many employers are now providing ergonomic training for their employees as part of an effective risk management strategy for minimising musculoskeletal injuries. This in turn has a positive impact on productivity and morale.

The training package includes:

• Factors effecting comfort and safety
• Discussion of common mechanisms of injury in the office setting
• Basic anatomy
• Demonstration of how to set up a computer workstation with emphasis on the ‘whys’ and ‘how’
• Discussion of related issues such as lighting, organising work flow, manual handling in the office setting
• Prevention of injury – a practical demonstration of office based stretches

Our ergonomic training package runs for 1 hour with a recommended 15 participants per session. This is to ensure all attendees benefit from discussion, interaction and practical application of ergonomic principles discussed. Many of our clients run the ergonomic training as part of a lunch time seminar with half yearly refresher sessions throughout the year. The training is conducted on site, and can be further customised for time and content, depending on organisational requirements. Training on a one to one basis is also available.