ergonomic / jobsite analysis

MWHS Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialists utilize a variety of measuring devices, image recording equipment, symptom surveys and nationally standardized tools to measure and analyze potential risks to the work force.  The data acquired can be implemented, by the employer, directly and indirectly in the following manners:

Administrative Controls

• The way in which work is assigned or scheduled that reduces the magnitude, frequency or duration of exposure to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors. Such as: Job Rotations/ Alternative tasking, Education and Training Programs, Safety teams.

Engineering Controls

• Physical changes to a job that reduce hazards: Workstation re-design ,Tooling and Equipment/Manufacturing process changes Material handling equipment, Machine Guarding

Work Practice Controls

• The way in which an employee performs physical work activities of a job that reduce or control exposure to MSD hazards: postures, lift teams, and Micro breaks.

Desired outcomes of ergonomic/job site analysis include:

• Increased health, safety and wellness of the workforce
• Increase workplace morale
• Increase profitability of the employer by maintaining:
• Highly skilled workforces
• Control of Workers Compensation expenses