Ergonomics
Courses
Course descriptions
Ergonomics: Office – Full Baseline
This course provides comprehensive training on office ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve comfort and productivity. It covers workstation setup, posture, movement strategies, and behavioural safety principles, ensuring compliance with the Ergonomics Regulations (2019) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
Duration: 11 lessons + summative assessment
Delivery options: Self-paced e-learning (~30 minutes), or facilitated training (approximately 2 hours, depending on group size and depth of discussion).
Ergonomics: Office – Refresher
This refresher course reinforces key principles of office ergonomics for employees who have previously completed baseline training. It focuses on practical application and compliance with the Ergonomics Regulations (2019) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. Learners will revisit essential concepts using a structured approach that answers the WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE, WHO, and HOW of ergonomics.
Duration: 6 lessons + summative assessment
Delivery options: Self-paced e-learning (~25 minutes), or facilitated training (approximately 1.5 hours, depending on group size and depth of discussion).
Ergonomics: Manual Material Handling – Full Baseline
This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to safely perform manual material handling tasks and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. It integrates behavioural safety principles, ergonomic risk assessment, and planning techniques to ensure compliance with the Ergonomics Regulations (2019) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
Duration: 11 lessons + summative assessment
Delivery options: Self-paced e-learning (~55 minutes), or facilitated training (approximately 3 hours, depending on group size and depth of discussion).
Ergonomics: Manual Material Handling – Refresher
This refresher course reinforces essential principles of safe manual material handling and updates learners on compliance requirements under the Ergonomics Regulations (2019) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. It is designed for employees who have previously completed the full baseline training and need to maintain competence and awareness.
Duration: 7 lessons + summative assessment
Delivery options: Self-paced e-learning (~25 minutes), or facilitated training (approximately 1.5 hours, depending on group size and depth of discussion).