Back on Track specialises in providing a full on-site ergonomic service, including assessment and training to both individuals and large groups. Our ergonomic assessors have over 8 years of experience.
What is ergonomics?
Ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (to work) and nomoi (natural laws). The goal of ergonomic products or environments is to interface with humans in the most natural way possible thereby reducing any stresses or strains. In real terms this ensures that the job is fitted to the person rather than the person to the job.
It is a legal necessity for employers to carry out workstation assessments for their employees (Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992).
How can ergonomics help me?
Ergonomics may help to identify actual or potential problems such as poor working postures and practices which may lead to stresses on the body.
What is an ergonomic assessment?
An ergonomist will carry out a detailed assessment of the place where you work, the equipment you use and the tasks that you do. Any risk factors relating to these, your working posture and environment will be identified and recommendations made in order to minimise them.
A detailed report outlining the assessment findings and any recommendations relating to posture, task re-design, equipment and work station lay out will then be produced. This report will contain pictures to help easily identify problems, and will contain anthropometric measurements of the worker in order to facilitate the ordering of any recommend equipment E.g. chair, mouse.
A list of equipment and specialist suppliers is included in the report and we are often able to gain discounts on your behalf and arrange for trial periods on all equipment recommended.
Advice on the design and implementation of policies and procedures in this area is also available.
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