Ergonomic audits review a company’s work environments, workstation layouts, and observe the posture biomechanics of employees while performing tasks at their workplaces. Audits evaluate the workstations’ design strengths and weaknesses and identify barriers to proper work methods which increase the physical requirements of the job. Entire company facilities or specific departments can benefit from addressing an ergonomic audit’s findings and recommendations.
Audits Include:
- Understanding the company’s response procedures for an employee’s discomfort or signs of injury
- Observing employees’ work postures interfacing with the workplace equipment
- Interviewing pre-selected employees about workplace comfort levels and work flow processes
- Determining the company’s facility compliance with current ergonomic standards
- Providing direction to immediate priorities and opportunities for improvement
- Selection and evaluation of appropriate ergonomic equipment modifications
- Cost analysis and ergonomic budgeting to meet ergonomic compliance
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Office Ergonomic Audits
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Commercial Ergonomic Audits
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Industrial Ergonomic Audits
Office Ergonomic Audits
Office environments involve computer intensive tasks that require repetitive motions, static seated postures and many hours of computer input. Ergonomic audits study the kind of work processes your company does, the environment your employees work in and the tools and equipment they use to do their jobs. The goal of an office audit is to identify the most beneficial way to set up your office work space so it accommodates your workforce’s physical needs for improved comfort and efficiency and also complies with current ergonomic guidelines. When it comes to workplace ergonomics, there is no one-size-fits all approach.
Commercial Ergonomic Audits
Commercial businesses and organizations are involved in the trade of goods and services to consumers. Traditionally they have a diverse workforce from front office administrative services, sales, customer service and accounting to processing, packing and shipping of orders. Ergonomic audits determine how well a business office environment, production department and distribution center meet current ergonomic guidelines and standards. Addressing the findings of an audit can result in more productive work methods for all tasks and a positive outcome for the bottom line of your business.
Industrial Ergonomic Audits
Manufacturing, industrial and processing tasks are frequently repetitive processes that affect the biomechanics of the workers. These jobs can put employees at risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and risk factors such as awkward postures, use of excessive muscle force, repetition, duration, compression, vibration, and temperature extremes. Audits identify the risks which can be the catalyst for a company’s workplace issues. Ergonomic audits provide corrective action plans for employees’ well-being and recommend ergonomic equipment to maximize productivity. Compliance with current ergonomic standards are identified and reported.
