Ergonomics, Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment (Health and Safety Level 3)

Poor workstation setup, unsafe lifting, and repetitive tasks are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. At a management level, it is essential to understand how to prevent musculoskeletal problems and ensure safe working practices.

This Highfield e-learning course, part of the Health and Safety Level 3 suite, provides supervisors, managers, and team leaders with advanced knowledge of ergonomics, manual handling, and display screen equipment (DSE) safety.

It is suitable for those overseeing staff in office environments, warehouses, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and any workplace where manual handling or DSE use is part of daily operations.

Key topics include:
– The principles of ergonomics in workplace design and practice
– Legal responsibilities under health and safety law
– Safe manual handling techniques and risk assessments
– Common injuries from poor manual handling and how to prevent them
– Display screen equipment regulations and safe workstation setup
– Reducing risks of repetitive strain injury (RSI), eye strain, and posture-related issues
– The manager’s role in training, supervising, and promoting good practice

By completing this course, learners will understand how to implement safe systems of work, reduce injury risks, and promote healthier, safer workplaces.