Ergonomic Studies 

Ergonomics is the study of work.  It is the science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker's body to fit the job.  That means adapting tasks, work stations, tools, and equipment to fit the worker, which can help reduce physical stress & eliminate potentially serious, disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Why is ergonomics important?

As a result of the competitive demand to increase productivity rates & advances in technology, many jobs today involve:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads without help from other workers or devices
• Increasing specialization that requires one function/movement for a long period of time or day after day
• Working more than 8 hours
• Working at a quicker pace of work e.g. faster assembly line speeds
• Having tighter grips when using tools.

These factors coupled with poor machine design, tool & workplace design create physical stress on workers' bodies, which can lead to injury.

How can ergonomics help my workplace?

Efficiency Engineers can help you establish a workplace free of ergonomic hazards that can:

• Lower injury rates
• Increase productivity by making jobs easier & more comfortable for workers
• Improve product quality
• Reduce absences
• Reduce turnover
• Lower costs as workers' compensation & other payments for illness & replacement workers go down
• Improve worker safety
• Increase worker comfort
• Reduce worker fatigue
• Improve worker morale

How do I begin an ergonomics program at my workplace?

Call Efficiency Engineers today!! First we will assess the ergonomic risks associated with your tasks, software, furniture, equipment, environment as well as overall health & consultation.  We will help you set goals, plan a program & put it into action.