Ergonomics
Reduce risk and improve the well-being of your workers
Ergonomic risk assessment is a key process for identifying and mitigating potential hazards in the workplace involving in-depth analysis of work activities, the postures, movements and physical exertion of workers in order to identify critical points which may cause physical stress or musculoskeletal injuries.
Our experts provide specific consultancy for all risks associated with biomechanical overload, such as manual handling of loads, repetitive movements, and push-pull activities in accordance with ISO 11228 standards. Additionally, we offer a preliminary ergonomic evaluation service in line with ISO/TR 12295, which plays a key role in ensuring ergonomically safe and efficient work environments and products.
Careful assessment of biomechanical risk at work allows for differentiation between work-related pathologies and those that are not, improving worker well-being and protecting against claims and penalties. For all types of businesses, Legislative Decree 81/2008 mandates that employers evaluate all risks to worker health and safety, including ergonomic risk.
For all types of company, D.Lgs. 81/2008 requires the Employer to evaluate all risks for the health and safety of workers, including ergonomic risk, and through an ergonomic pre-assessment, it intercepts and measures the risk related to repetitive movement and physical exertion workers may be exposed, preventing occupational diseases and unpleasant consequences for the company.
According to ISO/TR 12295, the ergonomic pre-assessment shall be conducted as follows:
- identify the presence of for each homogeneous group of workers;
- identify any critical points where action is needed;
- provide suggestions to reduce risk.
Assess with our experts the possible ergonomic risks in your company according to ISO/TR 12295. Here’s what we can do together:
Through a site visit, we conduct a specific preliminary evaluation on company personnel;- We identify any existing critical issues and activities with an acceptable risk level;
- From the assessment results, we pinpoint areas to improve ergonomic well-being for workers;
- We suggest where deeper evaluations are necessary;
- The document we provide can help you reorganize your company's layout.
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