An ergonomic job assessment provides practical solutions to ergonomic concerns encountered in working conditions where cumulative trauma disorders / repetitive strain injuries, acute soft tissue injuries, or other ergonomic concerns are present.
The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture, and repeated tasks. This is accomplished by designing tasks, work spaces, controls, displays, tools, lighting, and equipment to fit the employee´s physical capabilities and limitations.
The ergonomic job assessment consists of two phases: review of process as well as the on-site assessment. The process assessment consists of a review of process design, equipment, previous analyses, and incident reports. The on-site analysis may consist of video recording and/or digital pictures, measurement gathering (force, weights, reach / carry distances, lifting heights, etc).
• Awkward postures
• Environmental conditions
• Prolonged positions such as heat, cold, loud
• Repetitive movements noise and poor visibility
• Excessive force
• Vibration
• Contact stress
• Posture
• Work habits
• Work speed
• Individual limitations
• Repetitious movements
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