Accredited ergonomics and human factors training courses for health and safety managers, engineers, HR professionals and line managers. Courses cover workplace ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention, workstation design, manual handling risk assessment and the application of human factors principles to improve safety performance and reduce workplace injury.
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of work-related ill health in the UK, accounting for around 7 million lost working days each year. Learn more in our musculoskeletal disorders guide. Ergonomics training helps organisations identify and control the physical, cognitive and organisational risk factors that contribute to injury, error and ill health — reducing costs, improving productivity and supporting legal compliance under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.
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Ergonomics and human factors courses
Industrial Ergonomics for Managers
Introduces the principles of ergonomics and their application in industrial settings. Covers workstation design, manual handling and task design, use of tools and equipment, identifying and assessing ergonomic risks, and strategies for reducing musculoskeletal disorders and improving workplace design.
CIEHF Accredited DSE Workstation Assessor
CIEHF-accredited training for those responsible for carrying out DSE workstation assessments. Covers workstation ergonomics, risk identification, assessment methodology, control measures and legal duties under the DSE Regulations 1992.
DSE Assessor Training
Training for those responsible for assessing display screen equipment workstations. Covers the legal framework, assessment procedures, identifying risks and implementing controls to protect DSE users from injury and ill health.
DSE Awareness
Introductory DSE training for all employees who use display screen equipment. Covers ergonomic workstation setup, health risks associated with DSE use, correct posture and the legal rights of DSE users. Suitable for office, remote and hybrid workers.
Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Advanced training for health and safety professionals and managers responsible for assessing manual handling risks. Covers biomechanics, risk assessment methodologies, control strategies and practical application of ergonomic principles to manual handling tasks.
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Why ergonomics and human factors training matters
Reduce musculoskeletal disorders
MSDs are the leading cause of work-related ill health in the UK. Ergonomics training helps managers identify and control the physical risk factors that cause repetitive strain, back injury and upper limb disorders.
Meet DSE legal obligations
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 require employers to assess workstations, provide training to DSE users and ensure assessors are competent. DSE assessor and awareness training directly supports this duty.
Improve productivity
Well-designed workplaces and tasks reduce fatigue, discomfort and error. Ergonomics improvements consistently deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality and employee wellbeing alongside reduced absenteeism.
Reduce human error
Human factors training helps organisations understand how cognitive limitations, workload, fatigue and poor system design contribute to errors and incidents — enabling more effective and sustainable risk controls.
Support remote and hybrid workers
DSE regulations apply to remote and hybrid workers as well as office-based staff. DSE awareness and assessor training helps employers fulfil their duty to assess home workstations and provide appropriate guidance.
Demonstrate professional competence
CIEHF-accredited training is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors and counts towards CPD requirements for professionals working in health, safety, occupational health and workplace design.