Overview
Ergonomics & Manual Handling is part of the HSE & Process Safety track at Garnet Global Training Center. Prevent incidents by understanding hazards, controlling risk and leading safety culture. The course is taught in English or Arabic as a 5-day or 10-day program, in classrooms in cities such as Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, London and Istanbul, or live online, and it can be delivered in-house with examples and exercises built around your own operations.
What you will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern Ergonomics & Manual Handling.
- Apply proven methods and tools to real situations from your own workplace.
- Analyse performance gaps, risks and root causes, and choose the right response.
- Measure results with practical indicators and report them clearly to management.
- Leave with a personal action plan you can start using the following week.
Who should attend
HSE professionals, operations leaders, supervisors and anyone accountable for safe work.
Key topics
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Barriers, bow-tie and layers of protection
- Legal duties and international standards
- Human factors and safety culture
- Emergency preparedness
- Lessons from major accident investigations
5-day outline
Day 1 Foundations of Ergonomics & Manual Handling
- Scope, terminology and governing standards
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
Day 2 Methods and tools
- Barriers, bow-tie and layers of protection
- Legal duties and international standards
Day 3 Application and case studies
- Human factors and safety culture
- Lessons from major accident investigations
Day 4 Performance, risk and compliance
- Emergency preparedness
- Measurement and reporting
Day 5 Workshop, assessment and action plan
- Hands-on workshop on a workplace challenge
- Final assessment and personal action plan
10-day outline
Day 1 Foundations of Ergonomics & Manual Handling
- Scope, terminology and governing standards
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
Day 2 Methods and tools
- Barriers, bow-tie and layers of protection
- Legal duties and international standards
Day 3 Application and case studies
- Human factors and safety culture
- Lessons from major accident investigations
Day 4 Performance, risk and compliance
- Emergency preparedness
- Measurement and reporting
Day 5 Workshop, assessment and action plan
- Hands-on workshop on a workplace challenge
- Final assessment and personal action plan
Day 6 Advanced techniques and specialist practice
- Complex cases in depth
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Day 7 Digital tools, data and automation
- Analysis tools and software
- Using AI in this field
Day 8 Benchmarking against international practice
- Global performance benchmarks
- International case studies
Day 9 Capstone project
- Analyse a real challenge from your organisation
- Build the solution and implementation plan
Day 10 Presentations, final assessment and certificates
- Project presentations and review
- Final exam and certificate award
Certificate
Participants who attend at least 90% of sessions and complete the final assessment receive a certificate of completion stating 35 contact hours (5-day) or 70 contact hours (10-day).