| Ergonomics is the study of how to "fit the job to the
person." The purpose of ergonomics is to design systems wherein the
workplace layout, methods, machines, and work environment are compatible
with the physical and psychological capabilities of workers. Ergonomic
services help clients reduce injury risk and improve productivity.
Surveying
EnSafe ergonomists observe operations in manufacturing plants, warehouse
and distribution centers, and office environments to quickly identify
"problem jobs" and associated ergonomic risk factors. Clients receive
practical recommendations with effective, lowest cost alternatives, often
accompanied by productivity improvements. EnSafe ergonomic surveys take an
engineering approach aimed at eliminating problems, so we focus on solution
development rather than costly analysis.
Job Analysis
Job-analysis services provide clients specific information about the
tasks their employees perform. Data collection typically includes posture
and force measurements, work pace and repetitiveness assessment, ergonomic
risk factor analysis, and demands on perceptual and cognitive processing.
EnSafe's simple ErgoTARGET job analysis tool also is available to enable
clients to perform their own basic analysis with minimal training. Physical
Demands Assessments performed by certified professional ergonomists document
job requirements to aid job placement and return-to-work decision-making.
Research Studies
EnSafe offers clients the services of a Ph.D. ergonomist with years of
practical experience. EnSafe can study very complex problems to provide an
understanding of the interactions among many factors, and then develop
elegant solution concepts that take full advantage of this advanced
knowledge.
Design Assistance
EnSafe engineers work directly with client engineers or engineering
service providers to ensure that designs of new equipment and processes
minimize the risk of cumulative and acute trauma injuries and human errors,
while maximizing productivity. EnSafe ergonomics engineers provide solution
concepts, and even work with partners to develop prototypes.
Program Development & Support
EnSafe ergonomists have experience developing and leading both corporate
and plant ergonomic processes. Whether clients need ergonomics team
training, onsite hazard analysis and solution development, program
development, team leader coaching, or process auditing, EnSafe meets those
needs with experienced consultants who have actually "been there and done
that."
Training
EnSafe consultants have provided ergonomics training to engineers,
executives, supervisors/managers, team leaders, and office employees. Our
courses feature hands-on demonstrations and case studies that help students
grasp the concepts through interactive engagement and adult-learning
techniques. Customized training courses target specific learning objectives
of the audience, ranging from process oversight and management for
executives, to technical design skills for engineers, to teaching techniques
for team leaders
Workers Compensation
EnSafe has highly credentialed professionals on staff to assist clients
in making tough decisions regarding the work relatedness of injuries and
illnesses, and to provide counselors with technical assistance through
investigation and analysis of disputed claims. |