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EasyUphill
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Health, Safety & Environment

Ergonomics and Manual Handling in the Workplace

Duration
2 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R10,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Musculoskeletal disorders account for a large share of lost time across many industries. This course shows how to assess and improve workstations, tasks, and manual handling to reduce strain and injury. Delegates learn practical assessment tools and low cost design improvements.

What you will be able to do
  • Recognise the causes of musculoskeletal injury
  • Assess manual handling tasks using recognised tools
  • Evaluate workstation and display screen setups
  • Redesign tasks to reduce physical load
  • Advise on safe lifting and posture
  • Build an ergonomics improvement programme
Who should attend
  • HSE officers
  • Occupational health staff
  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • Human resources professionals
Course outline
01
Recognising the causes of musculoskeletal disorders
02
Assessing lifting tasks with recognised scoring tools
03
Evaluating workstation and display screen arrangements
04
Redesigning tasks to reduce force, posture, and repetition
05
Advising on safe lifting technique and load sharing
06
Building an ergonomics improvement programme with workers
07
Selecting mechanical aids to remove manual effort
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
26 to 27 Oct 2026Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Durban2 DaysR10,000
11 to 12 Jan 2027Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
15 to 16 Feb 2027Johannesburg2 DaysR10,000
26 to 27 Apr 2027London2 DaysUS$1,100
28 to 29 Jun 2027Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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