Training & Courses
Under the Ergonomics Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), South African employers are legally required to assess ergonomic risks, train employees, and maintain actionable control programs. Our course curriculum is developed specifically to help your organisation meet these statutory mandates while fostering a safer, more efficient workforce.
Why Choose Our Training?
- 100% OHS Act Compliant: Designed directly around Department of Employment & Labour requirements to keep your business audit-ready.
- Role-Specific Training: From office desks to factory floors, we deliver practical skills tailored to the precise working environments of your team.
- Academic & Practical Rigour: Incorporating Level 1 & Level 2 risk assessment methodologies aligned with leading local institutions like Rhodes University.
- Measurable ROI: Reduce absenteeism, minimise Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), and boost day-to-day productivity.
Tier 1: Awareness & General Workforce Courses
Ideal for wide deployment across office, remote, and operational teams. These courses provide employees and supervisors with practical knowledge to recognise ergonomic risks and adopt safer working practices.
1. Introduction to Ergonomics for the Workplace
Target Audience: All employees, new hires, and line supervisors.
Overview: A foundational course covering ergonomic principles, early symptom reporting, and core risk prevention in the South African context.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Identifying physical and environmental risk factors.
- Workstation adjustments for posture optimisation.
- Early reporting protocols to aid medical surveillance.
2. Office Ergonomics & Workstation Setup
Target Audience: Administrative staff, call-centre teams, and hybrid/remote workers.
Overview: Practical guidance to prevent strain injuries caused by prolonged sitting, poor posture, and improper computer setups.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Correct chair adjustments including lumbar support, height, and armrests.
- Monitor, keyboard, and mouse placement for neutral posture.
- Active break strategies and micro-stretches to reduce fatigue.
3. Ergonomics for Managers & Supervisors
Target Audience: Team leaders, line managers, and operational supervisors.
Overview: A compliance-focused awareness session teaching leaders how to spot hazards early, support adjustments, and uphold legal standards.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Legal duties under South African OHS legislation.
- Identifying high-risk tasks and awkward postures on the floor.
- Supporting return-to-work protocols and maintaining compliance logs.
Tier 2: Practical & Industry-Specific Courses
Hands-on technical modules designed for high-risk operations and safety personnel. These programmes provide practical tools for identifying ergonomic risks and implementing effective controls in operational environments.
4. Ergonomic Risk Assessment & Controls
Target Audience: H&S representatives, internal assessors, supervisors, and consultants.
Overview: A technical Level-1 aligned course giving your internal safety team the tools to conduct practical risk assessments and implement controls.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Applying physical risk evaluation methodologies in real-world settings.
- Utilising the Hierarchy of Ergonomic Controls effectively.
- Building practical risk mitigation plans and documentation.
5. Manual & Material Handling Ergonomics
Target Audience: Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, and public-sector handling teams.
Overview: Focused on lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying operations to drastically reduce spinal and muscular injuries.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Biomechanical principles of safe lifting and load management.
- Effective use of team lifts and mechanical handling aids.
- Redesigning manual tasks to eliminate physical strain.
6. Industrial & Manufacturing Ergonomics
Target Audience: Production line operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers.
Overview: Addresses high-demand manufacturing setups characterised by repetitive motion, force, awkward reaches, and tight line paces.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Line balancing, task variation, and work-rest cycles.
- Ergonomic hand-tool selection and handle geometry.
- Workstation redesigns for standing and fixed-posture roles.
Tier 3: Professional & Advanced Compliance Courses
Strategic programmes designed for enterprise leaders, risk officers, and high-demand working environments. These courses focus on advanced ergonomics, work design, and organisation-wide compliance management.
7. Cognitive Ergonomics & Work Design
Target Audience: Knowledge workers, control room operators, analysts, and managers in high-stress roles.
Overview: Focuses on mental workload, decision-making, information processing, and human error prevention in critical environments.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Managing cognitive load and mental fatigue in shift work.
- Designing clear human-system interfaces and displays.
- Structuring tasks to reduce human error under pressure.
8. Ergonomics Compliance & Programme Management
Target Audience: HR directors, OHS managers, compliance leads, and facilities heads.
Overview: A strategic course providing the blueprint to design, launch, and manage an enterprise-wide ergonomics management system.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Policy creation aligned with SA Ergonomics Regulations.
- Assessment scheduling, tracking, and action plan management.
- Preparing your enterprise for Department of Labour audits.
Build a safer, more capable workforce with practical ergonomics training designed around your organisation's workplace and compliance needs.
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