ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics is about interactions between people and their physical and organizational environments. When workplace conditions and job demands match workers capabilities, safety and productivity improve. Well-designed ergonomics reduce the risk of strains and sprains and other Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD’s), the most common work-related injury in the United States.
Human Centered Design for Optimal Performance
The Ergo Firm’s ergonomist apply theory, principles, data and methods to optimize human well-being and overall performance. All of our proactive ergonomic evaluations identify potential and/or current action triggers that may influence a worker or group of workers.
We take into consideration the user’s function and restrictions regardless of the job being evaluated with our customized Assessment Model:
3Es
Three Exposures
- Effort
- Equipment
- Environmental Exposures
F4
Focus Four
- Line of Sight
- Hand to Input Device and/or Tool
- Body Support System
- Feet to Foundation
The good news is that The Ergo Firm’s various ergonomic evaluations can help your company avoid losing valuable employees and company dollars to WRMSD’s.
Implementing a Proactive Ergonomics Program can stop the occurrence from starting in the first place, improve the health and productivity of employees, and boost the company’s bottom line.
Our process not only helps designers analyze and predict how users are likely to adopt their product but, assess common assumptions about people’s comfort and use.
We draw on Multiple Disciplines to Optimize a Practical Direction:
- Anthropometrics
- Biomechanics
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Design
- Interactive design
- Kinesiology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- User Experience
- User Interface Design
ERGONOMICS EVALUATION PLATFORM
Appropriate for the WORK@HOME employee concerned about a new workstation who is experiencing minimal discomfort.
GROUP@WORK, our most popular ergonomic consultation: Includes a Proactive Seminar and Quick Stop Analysis for groups of 5 or more. Provides a narrative to identify potential and current risk factors, utilizes our 3E’s and the Essential 4 assessment models. We produce qualified revisions for equipment, body mechanic postures and space design while adhering to OSHA’s guidelines for Administrative, Engineering, and Environmental ergonomic corrections Up to 20 minutes/per worker.
Appropriate for the employee (Onsite or Virtual) currently experiencing moderate discomfort or pain. Baseline evaluations are best for the new hire employee or the relocated employee. This concise report identifies all baseline measurements, symptom survey, photograph analysis (2-views) to identify potential and current risk factors, utilizes our 3E’s and the Essential 4 assessment models. Immediate corrections are made when feasible with documented revisions for equipment, body mechanic postures and space design while adhering to OSHA’s guidelines for Administrative, Engineering and Environmental ergonomic corrections. Up to 60 minutes/per worker. 1:1 consultation
Appropriate for employee concerned about continued pain that is increasing and has not seen a physician. Onsite the ergonomist will take a symptom survey, modify equipment when feasible and educate the employee on rest and restoration alternatives. Observation and demonstration of the 3e’s Rule and Essential Four Analysis correcting body mechanic postures and space design issues while adhering to OSHA’s guidelines for Administrative, Engineering and Environmental ergonomic corrections. This comprehensive report identifies all the original, corrected and recommended measurements, includes 4+ employee photographs with analysis detailed ergonomic corrections and equipment procurement recommendations. Up to 60+ minutes/per worker. 1:1 consultation
Appropriate for the employee that has a referral from their physician, lawyer or need a fresh start with a return to work status including accommodations. This detailed hands-on consultation takes all the signs and symptoms into consideration referring all adjustments keeping ADA requirements in mind to make the necessary reasonable accommodations. Observation and demonstration of the 3e’s Rule and Essential Four Analysis correcting body mechanic postures and space design issues while adhering to OSHA’s guidelines for Administrative, Engineering and Environmental ergonomic corrections. Report is assigned to physician, lawyer, company and insurance company. Up to 60+ minute per worker. 1:1 consultation
Work Site Evaluation seeks to improve the fit between the person and the job through optimizing job design or the work system broadly. Desired goals include reduced risk of injury, better employee health (musculoskeletal, mental, cardiovascular, etc.), improved job satisfaction and higher productivity/work capacity. Our Workplace ergonomist addresses physical issues like optimizing workstation layout, lifting tasks, static loads and prolonged standing or sitting, with the goal of reducing and avoiding injury and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Time and cost transferable secondary to size of department or company
Our most cost effective and efficient platform. From simple assistance to full development, implementation and program management ONSITE, WORK@HOME or REMOTE early intervention consultant supports employees exactly where the work is performed. Services can be scaled to meet your needs—from a few hours per month to several full-time staff based on the number of employees and size of your facility. We address Symptoms, Cause and Resolution.
Healthcare and laboratory workers care for people in need around the globe. Unfortunately, in the course of their jobs, they are exposed to a variety of risks and hazards ranging from hazardous materials to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare worker injuries are a serious issue to be addressed. We provide outstanding health and safety training, ergonomic consulting for all aspects of the work environment.
“User Centered Design” principles for new product and equipment design. Our process not only helps designers analyze and predict how users are likely to adopt their product but, assess common assumptions about people’s comfort and use.
