See also Office Ergonomics Instructor

AIM & OBJECTIVES

Workstation / Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Ergonomics is an ergonomic course designed to help employees work comfortably and safely at their workstations and computing places. The course helps to reduce the risk of computing related back, wrist and shoulder pains (the “hidden cost of computing"). The course is practically oriented and includes DSE regulations in a concise manner.

This practical programme is designed to train participants in the skills of effective self risk assessment, which will enable each individual to carry out their own personal DSE assessment. This will benefit both the employee and the organisation and increase their awareness of poor Ergonomic positioning.

The focus throughout is on the development and demonstration of the practical skills necessary to function effectively as a Manual Handling Trainer.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The programme is intended for sedentary and semi-sedentary workers, that is, everyone who is desk-bound.

PROGRAMME

As we are always pleased to customise the Programmes, the specific course content will depend on you particular needs. The standard programme would include...

• Information on Health & Safety Law as it relates to ergonomics

• Information on the anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, arms, hands and of the muscles

• How injuries and damage, including eye strain and repetitive strain injury (RSI) take place from poor work station ergonomics.

• Guidance on fitness for the task and on exercises for flexibility and muscle toning [participants will be advised not to engage in such exercises without consulting a relevant medical professional].

• Information on good ergonomic practice, including good posture. 

• Instruction on appropriate spectacles and footwear.

• Instruction on the maintenance of the workplace in a safe condition.

• Co-operation of trained employees

• VDU Work Station Ergonomics – Good Practice

  • The general principals of designing a safe VDU work station in an office environment.

• Ergonomics Risk Analysis

  • Ergonomic hazards, the associated risks (medical conditions arising) and typical precautions and controls.

  • A review of the ergonomic hazards identified in your organisation’s Risk Assessment and any precautions and other measures to avoid or reduce the associated risk

• Good Ergonomic Practice

  • A comfortable sitting posture

  • Correct keyboard and mouse techniques

  • The importance of varying posture throughout the day

  • Health hazards associated with workstation ergonomics

  • Eyestrain prevention and organisations' own eyesight policy

  • A knowledge of DSE related stress and how it can be avoided

  • The correct use of laptops and other mobile devices

  • The benefit of simple stretching exercises at regular intervals

• Practical Exercises

  • Analyse your own work station and the immediate environment

  • Identifying opportunities for improvement

  • Setting up your own up-graded work station

 THE DEGRANDISON APPROACH

Training with us is different!  We use action learning and emphasise interaction in the group through a highly trained facilitator.  Role-play, discussion and practical exercises are used throughout. 

LOCATION & DURATION

The standard Programme is of 7 hours. This course is usually delivered as an in-house course.