Ergonomics and Human Factors in Occupational Safety
Safety, Health & Environment · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
This training course is a proactive investment in your health and productivity. This training course provides invaluable insights into creating safer and more efficient workspaces, which is essential for reducing the risk of work-related injuries and enhancing overall well-being.
Learning Objectives
Develop a clear understanding of ergonomic principles
Understand the consequences of poor ergonomics as prime causes of accidents and ill health
Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
Create ergonomic workspaces.
Develop skills to successfully implement and sustain an ergonomic program
Who Should Attend
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
All line Managers
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Project Managers
Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
Engineers and Maintenance Personnel
HSE Managers and Auditors
Employee Representatives
All Personnel
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction to Workplace Ergonomics
Understanding ergonomics: definition and importance
Legislation for workplace ergonomics
Identifying ergonomic hazards in the workplace
Ergonomic risk factors and common injuries and ill-health
Day 2 — Ergonomic Design and Best Practices
Principles of ergonomic design for various work environments
The principles of ergonomic design as applied to the control of musculoskeletal risks
Ergonomic workstation setup: chairs, desks, and equipment
Selecting the right tools and equipment
Day 3 — Injury Prevention Strategies
Common ergonomic related workplace injuries and ill-health
Musculoskeletal disorders and work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs – prevention and control
Avoiding/minimising risks from poorly designed tasks and workstations
Practical control measures to avoid or minimise the risk associated with repetitive physical activities, and poor posture
Day 4 — Ergonomics in Different Work Environments
Office ergonomics: best practices
Industrial ergonomics: solutions for manufacturing and the workforce
Selection of suitable tools and work equipment
Ergonomics for remote working
Day 5 — Implementation and Sustainability
Developing and implementing an ergonomics program - key components and steps
Training and engaging employees in ergonomic practices
Continuous improvement and sustainability of ergonomic interventions
Training and education: engaging employees in ergonomics
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment courses cover?
Al-Khobraa's HSE portfolio covers occupational health and safety management, process safety management (PSM), risk assessment, incident investigation, environmental management and safety leadership — including preparation for internationally recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH Managing Safely. Courses are taught by practitioners with Saudi industrial experience in Arabic and English.
Who should attend a safety, health and environment course?
These courses suit HSE officers, safety supervisors and managers, operations and maintenance engineers, plant and site supervisors, contractor and project HSE staff, and any manager accountable for workplace safety performance. Most programmes assume practical site experience rather than a formal safety qualification.
How long are safety, health and environment courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can safety, health and environment training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa safety, health and environment course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.