Ergonomics for sales and account managers

Work in the car with attention to your body!

WHAT DOES THIS ERGONOMICS FOR MANAGERS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES TRAINING COVER?

Between driving the car and sitting at your desk, there are some important ergonomic differences!

So you not only have to adjust the car seat, but you also best take into account the height of the steering wheel, the distance to the pedals, the position of the mirrors and the headrest.

Since a good sitting posture in the car is essential for a manager or sales representative, we ergonomically fine-tune your own car seat during this training.

Furthermore, in this training you get nice 'break tips' and we look at different positions for working ergonomically with a laptop or tablet.

Whoever is often on the road for work is best seated on a well-adjusted seat. In this training, we put this straight into practice!

Legislation and responsibilities (mandatory since 25/05/2024)

• 1° the nature of the risks and the biomechanical and other risk factors referred to in article VIII.1-1, as well as the possible health consequences such as MSDs
• 2° the prevention measures taken and the appropriate working methods, as well as the way they are applied
• 3° the role of the hierarchical line in applying and monitoring the prevention measures;
• 4° health surveillance
• 5° the procedure for detecting and reporting MSDs or other health problems caused by musculoskeletal risks at work

Content: adaptable to the target group

• Risks and points of attention
• Definition of ergonomics
  • Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Consequences of a wrong sitting posture in the car
  • Back problems, shoulder and neck complaints (tablet neck)
  • Wrist and arm
• Ergonomics in the car
  • Seat height
  • Seat, backrest, headrest
  • Steering wheel, pedals, mirrors
• Back-friendly getting in and out
• Laptop and tablet use
• Prolonged sitting (sedentary behaviour) vs movement
• Physical condition and movement
• Fatigue and stress
• Effects of alcohol, drugs and medication
• Tools and techniques in practice
  • Adjusting the car in practice
  • Sitting and working posture
  • 'Pause time'
  • Stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
• Every participant receives a certificate of attendance

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

The employer ensures that workers and the Committee receive information and appropriate training on musculoskeletal risks at work. (Art. VIII.1-5, Royal Decree amending book VIII of the code on well-being at work concerning ergonomics at work and the prevention of MSDs)

The employer ensures that every worker receives sufficient and appropriate training on the well-being of workers in the performance of their work, specifically focused on their workstation or function. This training is adapted to the evolution of risks and the emergence of new risks and is, where necessary, repeated at regular intervals. (Code, book II, title 3)