| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Kampala, Uganda | 5 Days | USD 1,900 | USD 1,900 | Enroll |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 5 Days | USD 2,000 | USD 2,000 | Enroll |
| Dubai, UAE | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Abuja, Nigeria | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Accra, Ghana | 5 Days | USD 4,000 | USD 4,000 | Enroll |
| Pretoria, South Africa | 5 Days | USD 3,900 | USD 3,900 | Enroll |
| Start & End Date | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Enroll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12–Oct 20, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Oct 26–Nov 03, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 09–Nov 17, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Nov 23–Dec 01, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 07–Dec 15, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Dec 21–Dec 29, 2026 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 04–Jan 12, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jan 18–Jan 26, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Feb 01–Feb 09, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Feb 15–Feb 23, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 01–Mar 09, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 15–Mar 23, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Mar 29–Apr 06, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 12–Apr 20, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Apr 26–May 04, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 10–May 18, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| May 24–Jun 01, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 07–Jun 15, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jun 21–Jun 29, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jul 05–Jul 13, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Jul 19–Jul 27, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 02–Aug 10, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 16–Aug 24, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
| Aug 30–Sep 07, 2027 | 7 Days | KES 90,000 | USD 1,000 | Register | |
About the Course
Workplace ergonomics is concerned with designing jobs, tasks, tools, equipment and work environments so that they fit the capabilities and limitations of the people who use them. Poor ergonomic design can expose workers to awkward postures, repetitive movements, forceful exertion, prolonged sitting or standing, manual handling demands and poorly arranged workspaces. Over time, these exposures can contribute to discomfort, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, reduced efficiency, avoidable absence and lower quality of work. A structured ergonomics programme helps organizations address these risks through better work design rather than relying only on worker adaptation.
This five-day programme develops practical competence in identifying, assessing and controlling ergonomic risks across office, industrial, warehouse, healthcare, field and hybrid work settings. Participants examine applied anatomy, posture, anthropometry, workstation design, manual handling, repetitive work, tool selection, environmental conditions and work organization. The course introduces recognized assessment approaches including RULA, REBA, ROSA and NIOSH lifting principles, together with relevant ergonomic concepts reflected in ISO 6385, ISO 11226 and ISO 11228 guidance.
The programme emphasizes workplace application. Participants will learn to observe tasks systematically, assess workstation fit, recognize musculoskeletal risk factors, prioritize corrective actions and select controls using the hierarchy of controls and participatory ergonomics principles. By the end of the course, participants will be able to translate assessment findings into realistic improvements involving furniture, tools, equipment, layout, storage, workflow, handling methods, work-rest arrangements and employee awareness, and will develop an ergonomics improvement plan suitable for implementation within their organization.
Target Participants
This course is designed for occupational health and safety officers, HSE professionals, facilities managers, workplace coordinators, human resource and employee-wellness teams, operations and production supervisors, engineers, administrators, maintenance personnel, quality and compliance officers, procurement teams involved in workplace equipment selection, occupational health practitioners, safety committee members and other professionals responsible for improving workplace safety, comfort and efficiency. The programme is suitable for both office-based and operational environments and does not require prior specialist training in ergonomics.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of workplace ergonomics and human-centred work design.
- Identify ergonomic hazards associated with posture, force, repetition, duration, reach and manual handling.
- Evaluate office, remote and operational workstations for ergonomic fit and improvement opportunities.
- Apply basic anthropometric and biomechanical principles when reviewing workplace design.
- Use RULA, REBA, ROSA and manual-handling screening methods to support ergonomic assessment.
- Recommend engineering, administrative and work-practice controls for common ergonomic risks.
- Integrate ergonomics into procurement, facilities, occupational safety and operational improvement processes.
- Develop a practical workplace ergonomics action plan with priorities, responsibilities and monitoring measures.
Course Duration
- Classroom – 5 Days
- Online – 7 Days
Course Outline
Ergonomics Foundations
- Meaning, scope and objectives of workplace ergonomics
- Human-centred work design principles
- Common ergonomic hazards across different work settings
- Ergonomics within occupational health and safety management
Applied Anatomy
- Functional anatomy relevant to common workplace tasks
- Neutral posture and safe joint positioning
- Effects of static posture and sustained muscle loading
- Individual variability in physical capability
Biomechanical Risk
- Force, repetition, duration and cumulative exposure
- Awkward posture, reach and contact stress
- Basic leverage and load considerations in task design
- Recognizing high-risk movement patterns
Office Ergonomics
- Seated, standing and sit-stand workstation design
- Chair, desk, monitor and input-device positioning
- Laptop, mobile-device and multiple-screen ergonomics
- Remote and hybrid workstation setup
Manual Handling
- Lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling risks
- Load characteristics, handling frequency and worker capability
- NIOSH lifting principles and manual-handling screening
- Mechanical aids and task redesign options
Repetitive Work
- Repetition, cycle time and cumulative upper-limb exposure
- Hand and wrist posture during repetitive tasks
- Work pace, recovery time and task variation
- Controls for repetitive and precision work
Workplace Layout
- Work surface height and functional reach zones
- Storage location and material-flow considerations
- Machine access and operator positioning
- Movement paths and workspace organization
Ergonomic Equipment
- Hand-tool selection and grip design
- Furniture and adjustable equipment selection
- Controls, displays and frequently used work items
- Ergonomic considerations during procurement
Environmental Ergonomics
- Lighting, glare and visual comfort
- Noise, vibration and task performance
- Thermal comfort and workplace environmental stress
- Ergonomic considerations for vehicles and field work
Ergonomic Assessment
- Job-task analysis, observation and worker consultation
- RULA and REBA posture assessment methods
- ROSA office-workstation assessment
- Risk prioritization and interpretation of findings
Ergonomic Controls
- Applying the hierarchy of controls to ergonomic hazards
- Engineering controls and workplace redesign
- Administrative controls and work-practice improvements
- Participatory ergonomics and solution testing
Ergonomics Programme Management
- Ergonomics governance, responsibilities and policy integration
- Risk registers, corrective actions and implementation priorities
- Training, awareness and supervisor involvement
- Monitoring indicators, audits and continual improvement
Practical Outputs
Participants will develop or work with the following tangible outputs during the programme:
- A completed ergonomic job-task analysis and risk-identification checklist
- An office or operational workstation assessment with a prioritized redesign plan
- Completed sample RULA, REBA and/or ROSA assessment worksheets with interpretation of results
- A manual-handling risk assessment with recommendations for load, layout, equipment or task redesign
- An ergonomic control-selection matrix for selected workplace hazards
- A workplace ergonomics improvement action plan covering priorities, responsibilities, timelines and monitoring indicators
Training Approach
The programme combines facilitator-led technical input with demonstrations, visual task analysis, workplace scenarios and structured assessment exercises. Participants will practise workstation setup, posture assessment, manual-handling evaluation and the use of selected ergonomic screening tools. Photographs, short task videos, sample layouts and case situations from office, industrial, warehouse, healthcare, field and hybrid environments will be used to strengthen hazard recognition and control selection.
Learning is reinforced through individual and group exercises, ergonomic walk-throughs where the training setting permits, redesign challenges, peer review and guided action planning. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of real workplace tasks or workstation concerns so that the assessment methods can be applied to realistic situations. The final exercise consolidates learning into an organization-ready ergonomics improvement plan.
Organizational Benefits
- Stronger internal capacity to identify, assess and control ergonomic hazards before they become persistent workplace problems
- Improved workstation, task and workflow design that supports employee comfort and efficient performance
- Better management of musculoskeletal risk associated with repetitive work, manual handling, awkward posture and forceful exertion
- More consistent ergonomic considerations within occupational safety, facilities, procurement and operational decision-making
- Improved ability to prioritize ergonomic interventions using structured assessment evidence
- Greater employee participation in practical workplace-improvement initiatives
- A clearer framework for monitoring ergonomic corrective actions and continual improvement
Certification
Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate of Course Completion from Devimpact Institute, recognizing the knowledge, practical skills and competencies developed through the programme.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can be customized and delivered as an in-house programme to address an organization’s policies, work systems, sector context and capacity-development priorities. The modules, case studies and exercises may be adapted following a training needs assessment for office ergonomics, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, construction, field operations, fleet-based work or remote and hybrid settings. Organization-specific workstation photographs, job-task examples, equipment specifications, existing risk-assessment forms and applicable national requirements may be incorporated, with an optional on-site ergonomic walk-through for selected work areas.
