DESIGN CONSULTING

ERGOCURE® @MANUFACTURING focuses on bringing ergonomic designs to today’s manufacturing workforce. Ergonomics — the act of fitting a workstation to meet the needs of the worker — plays an important role in the prevention of injuries.

An example of ergonomics is raising a work table or shelf so the worker doesn’t have to bend over to use it. While it may seem harmless enough, constantly bending over day after day can take its toll on workers, promoting back pain and increasing the risk of injury.

An example of ergonomics is raising a work table or shelf so the worker doesn’t have to bend over to use it. While it may seem harmless enough, constantly bending over day after day can take its toll on workers, promoting back pain and increasing the risk of injury.

There are dozens of steps both employers and workers can take to promote ergonomics in the manufacturing industry. Arguably, one of the most important steps is education. Workers who unknowingly lift or handle materials in awkward manners are at risk for developing MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders)

Risk management in ergonomics is simple and straightforward: Identify ergonomic issues, evaluate tasks associated with those issues, and control exposures where task requirements exceed human capabilities.

ERGOCURE® @MANUFACTURING DESIGN CONSULTING focuses on engaging CXO’s and key management personnel for improvement in ergonomics to help improve manufacturing worker productivity. Our engagement is across 4 areas:

• Know The Risk Factors: The first step is having an awareness of the risk factors that lead to MSD injuries. Here's a look at some processes that are among the most problematic:
• Excessive force - lifting, moving or pulling heavy objects
• Repetitive tasks - performing the same motion over and over again
• Prolonged/awkward postures - working in positions that place stress on the body (kneeling, leaning, squatting, reaching inside a machine, etc.)
• Cold temperatures - working in a chilled environment
• Exposure to vibrations - either whole-body or hand-arm vibrations
• Perform a Job Hazard Analysis: a job site assessment, which evaluates the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.
• Include Both Workers and Managers in Solution Development: That means it’s in everyone’s best interest to develop solutions that reduce the chance of injuries and keep things running smoothly. These solutions should not come from the top-down – in fact, just the opposite.
• Implement Ergonomics Solutions to Control Hazards : This could mean modifying or upgrading existing equipment; while in others, it’s a matter of making changes in methods (such as more frequent staff rotations).Another solution might be purchasing new tools or devices to assist in production.

This is a combination of community research & using visual tools to understand how users interact with the environment. Our key goal is to create an impact where it matters- by reducing ergonomic risk factors and creating user-friendly work processes, we can help reduce or prevent costly injuries, improve productivity, and maintain quality. All of these aspects positively impact costs and profitability within the company.