Human Factors, Ergonomic Design and Workforce Performance Training Course

Course Introduction

The Human Factors, Ergonomic Design and Workforce Performance Training Course is designed to provide professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills required to improve workplace safety, employee performance, operational efficiency, and organizational productivity. Modern industries increasingly recognize that human capabilities, workplace conditions, equipment design, and operational systems must be effectively integrated to achieve sustainable performance. This course provides participants with scientific approaches for optimizing human-system interaction and creating high-performing work environments.

This comprehensive training program explores advanced concepts in human factors engineering, ergonomic design principles, workplace assessment methods, occupational performance improvement, and behavioral considerations in industrial operations. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how physical, cognitive, and organizational factors influence workforce effectiveness, safety performance, productivity, and overall operational reliability across different industrial sectors.

Participants will develop practical expertise in ergonomic evaluation, workplace design optimization, human performance analysis, fatigue management, task improvement, and risk reduction strategies. The program demonstrates how organizations can identify ergonomic challenges, eliminate workplace inefficiencies, reduce human error, and improve employee well-being. Real-world case studies illustrate successful applications of human-centered engineering approaches in manufacturing, healthcare, energy, construction, logistics, and process industries.

The course also addresses emerging developments transforming workforce performance management, including digital ergonomics, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, virtual reality simulation, automation-human interaction, smart workplaces, and advanced workforce analytics. Participants will understand how modern technologies support improved ergonomic assessment, predictive risk identification, employee performance monitoring, and intelligent workplace optimization.

Through practical workshops, ergonomic assessments, workplace analysis exercises, simulation activities, and industrial examples, participants will develop the ability to evaluate work environments, redesign tasks, improve human-machine interaction, and implement effective workforce performance strategies. The course emphasizes practical solutions that enhance productivity, reduce occupational risks, improve employee satisfaction, and support operational excellence.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess advanced competencies required to manage human factors and ergonomic improvement initiatives effectively. They will be prepared to support workplace transformation projects, improve workforce capabilities, implement human-centered design solutions, and contribute to safer, healthier, and more productive industrial organizations.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Human Factors Engineers

• Ergonomics Specialists

• Industrial Engineers

• Occupational Health and Safety Professionals

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Production Managers

• Plant Managers

• Operations Managers

• Workplace Improvement Specialists

• Quality Improvement Professionals

• Process Engineers

• Maintenance Engineers

• Safety Engineers

• Human Resources Professionals

• Lean Manufacturing Specialists

• Organizational Development Professionals

• Facility Design Engineers

• Engineering Consultants

• Workforce Performance Analysts

• Professionals involved in workplace optimization projects

Course Objectives

• Develop advanced knowledge of human factors engineering principles and their applications in modern industrial environments.

• Understand ergonomic design concepts that improve workplace safety, employee comfort, and operational performance.

• Learn methods for assessing workplace risks, identifying ergonomic issues, and developing improvement strategies.

• Master techniques for evaluating human-machine interaction and improving system usability and reliability.

• Apply ergonomic assessment tools to optimize workstations, processes, equipment, and operational environments.

• Develop expertise in analyzing human performance factors affecting productivity, quality, and workplace safety.

• Understand the relationship between workplace design, employee behavior, fatigue, and operational effectiveness.

• Learn strategies for reducing human error through improved system design and workforce support methods.

• Examine emerging technologies including digital ergonomics, artificial intelligence, wearable systems, and smart workplaces.

• Strengthen skills in designing human-centered solutions that improve productivity and employee well-being.

• Understand workforce performance measurement approaches and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Build leadership capabilities required to manage ergonomic improvement projects and human performance initiatives.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering

• Principles of human factors engineering and workplace system design

• Relationship between humans, technology, and operational performance

• Importance of human-centered approaches in industrial environments

• Challenges in managing human performance within complex systems

Module 2: Ergonomic Design Principles and Applications

• Fundamentals of ergonomic workplace design methodologies

• Applying ergonomic principles to industrial operations and processes

• Designing workplaces that support employee efficiency and safety

• Evaluating ergonomic effectiveness through structured assessment methods

Module 3: Workplace Assessment and Risk Evaluation

• Methods for identifying ergonomic risks in workplace environments

• Assessment techniques for physical and operational hazards

• Evaluating workplace conditions affecting employee performance

• Developing improvement plans based on ergonomic assessment results

Module 4: Anthropometry and Workplace Design Optimization

• Anthropometric principles supporting effective workplace design

• Designing workstations according to human physical capabilities

• Adjusting equipment and tools for diverse workforce requirements

• Improving comfort and efficiency through optimized layouts

Module 5: Human-Machine Interaction and System Design

• Principles of effective human-machine interface development

• Improving interaction between operators and industrial systems

• Reducing operational errors through better system design

• Designing user-friendly industrial equipment and controls

Module 6: Cognitive Ergonomics and Decision Performance

• Understanding cognitive factors affecting workplace performance

• Improving decision-making in complex operational environments

• Managing workload, attention, and information processing challenges

• Designing systems that support human cognitive capabilities

Module 7: Fatigue Management and Workforce Well-Being

• Causes and impacts of workplace fatigue on performance

• Strategies for managing physical and mental workload

• Designing work schedules that support employee effectiveness

• Improving workforce resilience through fatigue reduction programs

Module 8: Human Error Prevention and Reliability Improvement

• Understanding causes of human error in industrial operations

• Human reliability analysis and error reduction methods

• Designing systems that minimize operational mistakes

• Improving safety through human performance management

Module 9: Ergonomics in Industrial Operations

• Applying ergonomic principles in manufacturing environments

• Improving manual handling and physical work activities

• Reducing workplace injuries through ergonomic solutions

• Optimizing production processes using human-centered methods

Module 10: Workforce Performance Measurement

• Methods for evaluating workforce productivity and effectiveness

• Performance indicators for human-centered improvement programs

• Data collection techniques for workforce analysis

• Developing strategies for continuous performance enhancement

Module 11: Digital Ergonomics and Emerging Technologies

• Digital tools supporting advanced ergonomic assessment

• Artificial intelligence applications in workforce analysis

• Wearable technologies for human performance monitoring

• Virtual reality applications in ergonomic workplace design

Module 12: Automation, Robotics and Human Collaboration

• Human interaction with automated industrial systems

• Designing effective human-robot collaboration environments

• Managing workforce changes caused by automation technologies

• Improving safety in automated production environments

Module 13: Organizational Factors and Workplace Culture

• Impact of organizational culture on workforce performance

• Leadership strategies supporting human-centered operations

• Employee engagement and continuous improvement approaches

• Building organizations focused on safety and productivity

Module 14: Sustainable Workplace and Ergonomic Innovation

• Sustainable ergonomic practices supporting long-term performance

• Designing healthier and safer industrial workplaces

• Integrating ergonomics into facility planning processes

• Innovation approaches for future workplace improvement

Module 15: Emerging Issues in Human Factors Engineering

• Advanced workforce analytics and predictive performance models

• Future challenges in human-machine integrated systems

• Smart workplace technologies and intelligent environments

• Preparing organizations for future workforce transformation

Module 16: Integrated Human Performance Improvement Project

• Developing a complete ergonomic improvement strategy

• Applying human factors tools to practical workplace challenges

• Evaluating benefits of ergonomic and performance interventions

• Creating implementation plans for sustainable workforce improvement

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.