Carrying out ergonomic and human factors assessments in industrial or commercial workplaces (manufacturing, production lines & warehouses etc) and the services sector are essential to identify risks from awkward postures, repetitive work, high forces, complex tasks, manual handling, pushing and pulling, inadequate training, unsuitable or inadequate equipment, changing processes and poorly designed work stations. Consideration should also be given to the air quality, humidity, temperature, lighting and noise in the working environment.

Ergonomic issues identified as having high ergonomic severity levels should be resolved immediate to either eliminate or reduce risk. A range of common-sense solutions can be achieved, from simple, quick fixes to those that required input from engineers, change of processes or tooling, improving the comfort levels in the working environment or even a change in the organisation culture towards employee wellbeing.

Assessments are particular suitable for any areas within a worker’s environment were concerns have been raised. The objectives of the survey are to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), improve wellbeing, comfort levels and improve efficiency and productivity.

An ergonomic assessment provides comprehensive and detailed information on the task, equipment used, working environment and by observation and consultation with employees working in-situ.

Carrying out ergonomic and human factors assessments in industrial or commercial workplaces (manufacturing, production lines & warehouses etc) and the services sector are essential to identify risks from awkward postures, repetitive work, high forces, complex tasks, manual handling, pushing and pulling, inadequate training, unsuitable or inadequate equipment, changing processes and poorly designed work stations. Consideration should also be given to the air quality, humidity, temperature, lighting and noise in the working environment.

Ergonomic issues identified as having high ergonomic severity levels should be resolved immediate to either eliminate or reduce risk. A range of common-sense solutions can be achieved, from simple, quick fixes to those that required input from engineers, change of processes or tooling, improving the comfort levels in the working environment or even a change in the organisation culture towards employee wellbeing.

Assessments are particular suitable for any areas within a worker’s environment were concerns have been raised. The objectives of the survey are to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), improve wellbeing, comfort levels and improve efficiency and productivity.

An ergonomic assessment provides comprehensive and detailed information on the task, equipment used, working environment and by observation and consultation with employees working in-situ.

Ergonomic assessments can be carried out in any workplace setting

Working above shoulder height?

Repetitive work? Sitting for long hours?

Is there clear visibilty? Could steps be provided?