Ergonomics risk management
The Ergonomic Regulations were enacted in 2019, placing a burden on employers to ensure that they do not put employees or other affected stakeholders under undue risk exposure to ergonomic risks. We assist employers to do a workplace ergonomics risk assessment looking at all aspects of hazards employees are potentially exposed to.
Knowing the hazards is the first step to creating a safer and more productive workplace. The second step is identifying the associated risk and finally putting plans in process to eliminate, substitute, engineer or administrate those risks to an acceptable level. As a final resort PPE is introduced into the workplace to lower severity of coming into contact with the hazard.
Many interventions are available to employers to ensure that ergonomic risks are eliminated or reduced. Important to note regards ergonomic risks is that it is not just about mitigating these hazards for safety and health sake but also introducing interventions that will considerably add to the production and longevity of the workforce, this making it a happier sphere to operate in.
An example is introducing more natural light into the working area, which is scientifically proven to enhance mood, increase production, reduce illnesses and occupational risks such as eye strain. Painting the walls with a light colour can increase levels of light and steering away from glossy paint and sticking with matt paint can reduce glare in the workspace. Light levels in excess of 500 Lux and up to 1000 Lux are recommended to create an optimal working environment. These levels are measured using a Lux Meter where incandescent light is in play or a LED Light Meter where LED lights are being utilised.
Wittstock Risk Management Consultancy can assist employers conduct workplace ergonomic risk assessments and the associated inspections needed to determine the baseline measurements and existing measurements in order to point the organisation in the right direction.
Wittstock Risk Management Consultancy are members of the Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA).
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