Mental Health and Ergonomics in the Workplace

Dates

17th December 2025

Time

18:00 - 19:00 ((GMT+00:00))

Location

Online

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Overview

Mental health and ergonomics are two peas in a pod that cannot be separated. Stress, musculoskeletal issues and fatigue in the workplace can be increased through poor ergonomic conditions like poorly designed workstation.

Ignorance of the mental wellbeing of the workforce leads to increased level of accidents, absenteeism, low employee turnover, high stress etc.

Proper ergonomics enhances employee wellbeing by reducing the risk to work related injuries thereby eliminating exposure to drained energy levels, fatigue and mood swings.

Promotion of mental health education, training on ergonomic risks, other risk factors and strategies that will be examined will improve productivity and positive image of the organization.

Attending will learn about

Conduct health survey in the workplace.
Introduce basic skills in the recognition & control of occupational hazards.
Identify unhealthy work conditions.
Introduce ergonomic exercises.

This webinar will be of interest to MD / CEOs, Managers, Supervisors, Safety officers and all HSE practitioners.

Speaker

Bukunola Ayo, MD / Lead Consultant of Bukmarie Consulting Company Limited

She is a Health, Safety and Environmental Professional with practical experience of working on international projects, production sites and corporate centers. Her experience covers environmental microbiology, field operations with drilling rigs, laboratory testing as well as support on broader issues as sustainability.

She is experienced in writing policies, procedures, risk assessments and reports and can monitor and review these periodically. Successful track record extends to completing over 40 environmental assessment projects across various locations for major players in the energy industry which include SPDC, TOTAL E&P Nigeria, MOBIL Nigeria, NLNG, Schlumberger and the UN Environmental program.

With exceptional interpersonal skills she can liaise with people on all levels including other health and safety professionals, senior managements, contractors, and work colleagues. She is experienced in carrying out training at all levels and presenting health and safety summaries and reports to line managers. She is strongly self-motivated and can respond flexibly and creatively to new challenges and opportunities.

She is a member of different professional organizations like Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (Member), International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (Fellow), American Society of Safety Professionals (International Member), Nigerian Environmental Society (Member), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Technician).

She has served in different capacities in professional organizations. American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria Chapter – Treasurer (2018 ‐ 2019), IOSH Nigeria Informal Network South - South Branch – Secretary (2017 ‐ 2018), Treasurer (2019 – 2021), IOSH West Africa Branch National Treasurer (2022 – 2025), ASSP Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) Administrator (2025 – 2026).

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