"Good ergonomics is good economics"
"Designing the work according to the capabilities and limitations of workers"
Solving Ergonomics Problems
Improved productivity
Improved quality of work
Improved health and safety
Reduced OSHA fines and Workers’ Compensations
Lower lost work time
Lower worker turnover rate
Better union relationships
Increased job satisfaction
Customer satisfaction
User-friendly products
Staying competitive in business
Improved quality of life
Ergonomics Problem Solving Approach
Identify problem jobs in the facility
Identify ergonomic risk factors and root causes
Develop solutions to resolve the ergonomics problems
Ergonomics training
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Providing ergonomics services designed to reduce:
worker's compensation injuries,
including back injuries, carpal
tunnel syndrome, and other work-
related musculoskeletal disorders.
improve productivity, quality of
work and job satisfaction.
in the long-term, reduce the cost
of production.
Services consist of:
Job hazard analysis
Risk assessment
Ergonomics Program Development
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Risk Assessment
Identifying ergonomics risk factors associated with the jobs.
The risk factors are determined from
Direct observation of the jobs
Indirect indicators (e.g., injury data, employee complaints, etc.)
Direct measurement of task requirements.
Solution Recommendations
Two levels of recommendations may be provided:
The recommendations to resolve the ergonomics
risk factors.
Descriptions of specific solution concepts that are unique to a specific job.
Solutions are developed to reduce risk to or below an acceptable level while, at the same time, proving cost-effective.
These solutions will include
- long-term solutions (sophisticated engineering controls), and also
- short-term solutions (simple engineering controls and administrative controls).
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Ergonomic Assessment Tool Kit
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When measuring Ergonomic risks, make sure you have all the tools you need. The Ergonomic Assessment Tool Kits by The Human Solution provide a full range of equipment for risk assesment in the field. The Human Solution also provides entire ergonomic office systems including ergonomic chairs, height adjustable desks, keyboard trays, ergonomic keyboards, and ergonomic mice. |
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Employees
Supervisors and managers
Engineers
Ergo teams
Solving Ergonomics Problems
Ergonomics Program Development
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