Ergonomic Assessment

Ergonomics matches each element of a work environment to the capabilities of the employee to optimise human performance and maximise comfort. Sound ergonomics principles can help to:

  • Improve efficiency
  • Prevent accidents and ill health and
  • Achieve a more satisfied, productive workforce.

Ergonomics considers many aspects of the human workplace interaction, for example:

  • The nature of tasks carried out and the demands they make on people
  • The equipment used and whether it is appropriate for the task
  • The shapes, sizes and weights of things lifted, carried or moved and the capabilities of the people undertaking the tasks
  • How information is presented, accessed and manipulated
  • The physical environment including lighting, noise, humidity and temperature.