Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker. In the workplace, ergonomic principles are used to make alterations to a job so that it conforms to the person doing that job, rather than to force the person to fit the job. Redesigning various job functions to match a person's stature will reduce stress on the body and eliminate many potential injuries associated with the overuse of muscles, unnatural postures, and repetitive motions.

Achieving an ergonomically sound workplace does not have to be difficult or expensive. Often, through careful analysis, you will find simple solutions to reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors that could result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This may involve evaluating and redesigning tasks, workstations, tools, lighting, and equipment to fit workers’ physical capabilities and limitations. By analyzing workers’ motions and positions as they do their jobs, it is possible to identify tasks that create stress on the body.

J. J. Keller® SAFETY MANAGEMENT SUITE provides tools to help you assess your ergonomic risk factors, develop a plan, train employees, and more.