Ergonomics

Definition: Ergonomics is defined as the science related to people and their work, embodying the anatomic, physiologic, and mechanical principles affecting the efficient use of human energy.

Using ergonomics, existing problems are proactively identified and injuries are prevented in the workplace. This is achieved through onsite ergonomic assessments, hazard identification, and employee training. Ergonomics can reduce physical discomfort and strain, repetitive task injuries, and improve workplace design and efficiency.

Benefits of Ergonomics:

Provides practical solutions to improve productivity, optimize performance and prevent workplace injuries
Reduces employer costs through decreases in absenteeism, lost time injuries and WCB rates
Increases productivity, quality of work, job satisfaction and employee morale
Improves employee retention resulting in reduced training costs

Employer Obligations

Manitoba provincial legislation in the Workplace Safety and Health Act outlines the employer's obligations to "identify risk factors and offer control measures" for employees. It also spells out the employer's "duty to accommodate the injured worker". Enabling Access will assist the workplace in fulfilling the employer obligations by establishing an effective, ergonomic and injury prevention program in cooperation with the WPSH committee and facility representatives.

Ergonomic Services

Enabling Access teams with management, to provide full service ergonomic consulting in both office and industrial workplace settings. We work with you to identify risks/hazards in the workplace and address ways to decrease injuries such as Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI) and reduce costs through sound and effective ergonomic principles & practices. Early intervention services have been shown to reduce costs associated with injuries in the workplace.

Individual Ergonomic Assessments

Our individual ergonomic assessments will identify risk factors associated with the job demands and will provide a range of control measures to reduce or eliminate exposure of the employees to the identified risk factors. Assessments can be performed in a variety of settings, including office, industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, schools and medical facilities to decrease employee discomfort and pain and to prevent future work related injuries. The assessment includes an interview with the employee, photographs taken of the workstation, job description review and environmental survey including lighting measurements if required. A Detail report with photographs is included and recommendations for administrative, engineering and behavioral changes are specified. Follow up consultation to help choose and set up office furniture and accessories is available.

The "Basic Ergonomics" Training session for groups is recommended for both small and large businesses interested in teaching their employees the basic ergonomic principles and human anatomy as they relate to postures, movement and productivity in the workplace. Common workplace musculoskeletal risk factors are identified and solutions are provided to help the participants learn to set up their own workstation, to prevent injury and to promote a healthy "workstyle". Cllick here to see our training packages EA-Solutions - Training

Interactive Remote Ergonomic Assessments (IREA)

We combine the latest web-based technologies with proven assessment procedures to offer comprehensive ergonomic services to you our your team members, no matter what your location, across the street or across the world. Digital photographs are analyzed and risk factors are identfied. Our ergonomic specialist will coach you through making the changes that could mean the difference of finally being able to be comfortable and productive at work. Just because we can't be there, doesn't mean we can't be there for you!

SOHO(Small Office/Home Office) Ergonomic Assessments

Entrepreneurs working from home or another location are at risk of Musculoskeletal injuries just like those who work for big companies. When you run your own business you often work long hours and sit in front of your computer for hours, without taking a break! Often small offices or home offices have tight budgets and don't consider the risk factors in the environment that could be contributing to pain and make due with equipment, furniture and accessories that may not be promoting healthy postures and positioning. Quickly symptoms that feel like a nuisance can develop into chronic conditions which can be debilitating. Enabling Access will provide you with an individual ergonomic assessment to assess the risks and provide you with practical and cost effective solutions to prevent injury and promote productivity and improve your comfort!