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Ergonomic assessment
Get a clear overview of the types of risk employees face and the improvement options to tackle physical workload at the source with effective solutions.
- Working posture, work organisation, workplace layout and equipment
- Technical, organisational and personal measures
- Physical workload tackled at the source
— What it is
What is an ergonomic assessment?
Ergonomics is the science of optimising the interaction between people and their working environment. This includes factors such as working posture, work organisation, workplace layout, tools and equipment. By carefully examining and adjusting these factors, risk factors and the physical and mental workload for employees can be prevented or reduced.
During an ergonomic assessment, various aspects of the working environment are examined closely. We observe employees during their daily activities, analyse the physical workload and map potential risk factors. On this basis, measures can be taken such as adjustments to workplaces, equipment or work organisation. The measures can range from simple adjustments, such as changing the height of a desk or installing better lighting, to more complex interventions, such as restructuring work processes or implementing new technologies.
— The results
What is the result of an ergonomic assessment?
By taking measures that improve working conditions, you reduce the physical load and the risk of sickness absence. You also increase the comfort employees experience. Employees are more satisfied and can keep doing their work for longer.
— The measures
Technical, organisational and personal measures
Based on an ergonomic assessment, there are several options to promote healthy working, each with its own level of effectiveness.
Technical measures
These measures focus on physical adjustments to the workplace to improve ergonomics. Examples include the use of ergonomically designed furniture, adjusting the height, reach and positioning of workstations, computers, machines and other equipment, and applying ergonomic design criteria in the selection and development of workstations, tools and production equipment.
Organisational measures
Organisational measures focus on changes in work organisation to optimise working conditions. Examples include adjusting work schedules so that employees can take enough breaks and alternate between different tasks. Restructuring work processes, such as dividing tasks among several people or automating certain actions, can also reduce physical workload.
Personal measures
These measures focus on supporting and encouraging the individual employee. Examples include offering training in correct working postures and lifting methods, encouraging an active lifestyle through fitness or exercise programmes and providing tailored ergonomic advice.
A combination of these technical, organisational and personal measures can reduce the workload considerably.
— Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a workplace assessment and an ergonomic assessment?
A workplace assessment is an ergonomic assessment carried out to support a specific employee who suffers from complaints, conditions or limitations. In addition to the ergonomic aspects, it zooms in on working posture, working behaviour and work organisation
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