Course : Ergonomics, gestures and postures

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. GPS
Price : 1230 € E.T.

Ergonomics, gestures and postures




Avoiding Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), the consequences of which are often underestimated, is a major challenge in the healthcare sector. This training course will enable you to identify potentially stressful situations in the hospital environment, and adopt the appropriate gestures and postures.


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Practical course in person
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. GPS
  2d - 14h00
1230 € E.T.




Avoiding Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), the consequences of which are often underestimated, is a major challenge in the healthcare sector. This training course will enable you to identify potentially stressful situations in the hospital environment, and adopt the appropriate gestures and postures.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understanding the challenges of workplace safety
Applying appropriate gesture techniques and work postures
Adapting your behavior in your job to prevent risk
Put into practice the knowledge, know-how and interpersonal skills needed to master safety in the workplace

Intended audience
All relevant healthcare personnel.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Practical details
Our teaching approach is based on HAS tools, guides and recommendations.

Course schedule

1
Major risks

  • Know the reference data.
  • Understand current regulations.
  • Identify the issues, consequences and responsibilities involved.
Hands-on work
Discussions between participants on their knowledge of the legislation and their situation within their facility.

2
Handling risk

  • Ergonomics.
  • Gestures and postures.
  • Traumatic situations for the spine.
  • Different types of pain, causes of pain.
  • Expenses.

3
Risks related to working conditions and positions

  • Different types of equipment and associated risks.
  • Control methods and precautions.
  • Don't confuse speed with haste.

4
The risk of falling

  • Slide.
  • Fall from height (stairs).

5
Best practices

  • Notion of effort and fatigue.
  • Physical principles of handling.
  • Principle of economy of effort.
  • Different handholds.
  • Nine fundamental principles for risk-free business.


Publication date : 03/12/2025



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.

Dates and locations
Select your location or opt for the remote class then choose your date.
Remote class

Dernières places
Date garantie en présentiel ou à distance
Session garantie

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 28 Sep.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2027 : 8 Feb., 20 May, 2 Sep., 8 Nov.



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.