Ergonomic Essentials for the Office

The Ergonomic Essentials for the Office eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of ergonomic principles and how appropriate workstation setup and working practices can support comfort, health and safety in an office environment.

The course explores common ergonomic risk factors associated with office work, including prolonged sitting, repetitive activities and poorly arranged workstations. Learners will consider practical ways to adjust their workspace, improve posture, position equipment appropriately and incorporate movement and breaks into their working day.

Who Should Attend?

• Office-based employees.
• Employees who regularly use computers or display screen equipment.
• Administrative and customer service personnel.
• Employees working from home or in hybrid working arrangements.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for office-based employees.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of basic office ergonomics and workstation setup.

What You Will Learn

• What is meant by ergonomics.
• The importance of good ergonomic practices in an office environment.
• Common ergonomic risks associated with office work.
• The potential effects of prolonged sitting and repetitive activities.
• Principles of good working posture.
• Setting up and adjusting an office chair appropriately.
• Positioning desks and work surfaces.
• Appropriate positioning of computer screens and monitors.
• Positioning and using keyboards and pointing devices.
• Arranging frequently used equipment and materials within the workspace.
• Reducing unnecessary reaching, twisting and awkward postures.
• Recognising signs of discomfort that may indicate workstation adjustments are required.
• The importance of changing position regularly.
• Incorporating appropriate movement and breaks into the working day.
• Ergonomic considerations when using laptops and portable devices.
• Applying ergonomic principles when working from home.
• Reporting workstation or ergonomic concerns appropriately.
• Maintaining comfortable and effective office working practices.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.