Office ergonomics essentials
Reduce musculoskeletal risk in desk-based work through assessment and practical change.
Long hours at a desk cause strain that builds slowly. This hands-on programme shows participants how to set up their workstation and use short movement routines through the day. Everyone adjusts their own setup during the session.
Who it is for: Anyone working at a desk or on a laptop for long periods.
Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, across the UK and online.
What it covers
- Musculoskeletal risk in desk-based work
- Workstation assessment method
- Adjustments for office and home working
- Movement, recovery and early reporting
Outcomes
- Each participant sets up their workstation for comfort and good posture.
- A simple daily micro-movement routine reduces strain during long desk hours.
- Neck, back and wrist complaints reduce over time.
How it works
- Needs assessment: Before the programme, we hold a needs assessment call with you. You can also opt for an in-depth assessment of needs and starting points.
- Tailored workshop delivery: We design the workshop around those results, using cases and examples from your sector. Sessions use modern, activity-based methods developed by our international learning and development specialists and subject-matter experts.
- Follow-up and report: After the workshop, we send a report covering participation, learning and recommended next steps. When your team is ready, we can design a Level 2 programme that builds on the first.
Questions
- Which language is the training delivered in? Sessions are delivered in English. Other languages are available on request. Let us know your team’s preference and we will build your workshop around it.
- What do participants need to prepare? Nothing formal. We may send a short questionnaire beforehand, and participants should bring real examples from their work.
- How do you measure results? We combine evidence-based assessment, structured feedback and expert evaluation. Depending on the programme, this includes pre-training needs and knowledge assessments, learning checks during the workshop, post-training evaluations, participant feedback and trainer observations. Longer programmes can add manager feedback and follow-up assessments.
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