Ergonomic Workstation Assessment and Injury Prevention Training Courses
1Summary
A chair set an inch too low, a screen angled slightly wrong, a keyboard positioned just out of comfortable reach — none of these feel urgent on a Monday morning, but repeated over months they are exactly how discomfort turns into repetitive strain injury and lost productivity. The Ergonomic Workstation Assessment and Injury Prevention Training Courses, offered by The Arab British Fellowship Training Academy within the Office Management Courses category, give corporate teams a structured method for catching these small workstation problems before they become recurring employee issues.
Participants learn how to assess individual workstations systematically, covering desk setup, monitor positioning, seating, keyboard and mouse placement, sit-stand desks, lighting and the wider workspace environment, and how ergonomic requirements shift according to different roles and working activities. The course is aimed at office managers, facilities managers, HR and health and safety professionals, administrative managers, team leaders and corporate services teams who need practical, repeatable workstation assessment skills rather than general wellbeing theory.
2Objectives and target group
- Recognise how repetitive strain injury and musculoskeletal disorders develop from ordinary, unaddressed workstation conditions.
- Apply a structured, repeatable procedure for assessing individual workstations.
- Configure desk setup, workspace and equipment positioning to match different employee needs.
- Correct monitor height, screen distance and seating position to reduce strain during prolonged computer use.
- Position keyboards, mice and other frequently used equipment to reduce repetitive movement risk.
- Apply sit-stand desk principles and manage the transition between sitting and standing.
- Account for lighting, glare, noise and other environmental factors within a broader workstation review.
- Adjust ergonomic recommendations to different job roles rather than applying one setup to everyone.
- Convert assessment findings into practical, prioritised workplace improvements.
- Establish corporate ergonomics policies and a cycle of ongoing monitoring and review.
Target Audience
- Office Managers: integrating workstation assessment into broader office management responsibilities.
- Facilities Managers: making informed decisions on furniture, equipment and workspace layout.
- Human Resources Professionals: supporting employee wellbeing initiatives and workstation-related requests.
- Health and Safety Professionals: strengthening ergonomic risk identification within office assessments.
- Workplace and Occupational Health Teams: addressing workstation-related risks and adjustments.
- Administrative Managers: reviewing employee workspaces and purchasing office equipment.
- Team Leaders and Department Managers: encouraging appropriate workstation habits within their teams.
- Corporate Services Professionals: maintaining consistent ergonomic standards across office locations.
3Course Content
Modules
Module 1: When Small Workstation Habits Become Big Problems
- How repetitive movements, prolonged sitting and unsuitable equipment lead to discomfort over time
- The link between workstation conditions, repetitive strain injury and musculoskeletal disorders
- Why early identification matters more than treatment after the fact
Module 2: Foundations of Office Ergonomics
- How employees interact with desks, chairs, equipment and surrounding facilities
- The connection between workstation design, comfort, efficiency and workplace risk
- How different roles and working patterns shape workstation requirements
Module 3: Structured Workstation Assessment Procedures
- A systematic approach to reviewing individual workstations
- Considering the employee, workstation, equipment and surrounding environment together
- Adapting the assessment process for wider corporate workplace reviews
Module 4: Desk and Workstation Configuration
- Desk height, workspace availability and equipment positioning
- Seating arrangements and the relationship between workstation components
- Adjusting desk configuration to different job responsibilities
Module 5: Monitor Positioning and Seating for Better Posture
- Monitor height, screen distance and viewing angle
- Chair height, back support and the relationship between seating and desk height
- Correcting arrangements that encourage poor posture
Module 6: Keyboard, Mouse and Equipment Placement
- Assessing keyboards, mice, laptops and docking stations
- How equipment positioning influences repetitive movement and posture
- Making practical changes to improve workstation usability
Module 7: Sit-Stand Desks and Flexible Workstations
- Corporate application of sit-stand desks
- Managing the transition between sitting and standing positions
- Incorporating flexible workstation solutions into modern offices
Module 8: Lighting and Environmental Factors
- Lighting, glare, noise and temperature as ergonomic considerations
- Including environmental conditions in a broader workstation assessment
Module 9: Matching Ergonomic Adjustments to Different Roles
- How workstation requirements vary across data entry, design, customer service, finance and other roles
- Applying a practical, role-based approach rather than one identical setup for everyone
Module 10: From Assessment to Action: Implementing Improvements
- Prioritising findings and recommending adjustments
- Communicating results and supporting implementation
- Realistic improvements that fit existing office management processes
Module 11: Corporate Ergonomics Policy and Continuous Monitoring
- Establishing consistent procedures for workstation requests and equipment adjustments
- Reviewing arrangements when roles, equipment or office layouts change
- Treating ergonomics as an ongoing part of workplace management, not a one-time activity
FAQs
What do these training courses cover?
They provide practical knowledge for assessing office workstations, identifying ergonomic risks and implementing improvements to desk setup, seating, monitor position and equipment placement.
Who should attend?
Office managers, facilities managers, HR professionals, health and safety teams, administrative managers, team leaders and corporate services professionals.
Does the course cover repetitive strain injury and musculoskeletal disorders?
Yes. Module 1 addresses how these conditions develop, with an emphasis on workplace risk identification rather than clinical diagnosis.
Does the training cover sit-stand desks?
Yes. Module 7 covers the corporate application of sit-stand desks and flexible workstation arrangements.
How is workstation assessment kept effective over time?
Module 11 covers ongoing monitoring, policy development and reviewing arrangements as roles, equipment and office layouts evolve.