Reason is our best tool when making decisions. When we are talking about business decisions, especially, managers and owners will try to find logical ways to solve problems. Analytics, statistics, surveys, as well as good old experience will be used. However, what about those decisions that are by their very nature hard to quantify? When an employee reports an injury, should a business owner automatically react? When the human resource specialist has filled out a certain number of OSHA 301 forms, should they automatically hire an in-house medical or ergonomic team? In short, is there a way to quantify discomfort in an office? And if so, can we get a sense, at least superficially, of where problems are occurring and where to begin to allocate resources?
The answer to these questions could be an Ergo-analytic screen. Developed by Lead Ergonomic Specialist and Occupational Therapist, Shaul Lent, the Ergo-Analytic screen gives clients the opportunity to understand which aspects of workplace ergonomics need improvement, where to allocate resources to reduce workplace discomfort, and finally, develop preliminary steps to improve office comfort. After each employee completes a short five minute survey, an ergonomic specialist will analyze the Ergo-analytic screen and determine which ergonomic problems require attention, how much time employees should be spending in standing, provide pointers about relieving eyestrain and body discomfort, and determine the need for an ergonomic assessment. Using graphs and tables to describe each individual’s work habits, the Ergo-analytic screen provides business owners and HR specialists with the ability to determine exactly whose ergonomic problems should be prioritized. It allows business owners and HR specialists to develop strategies and start an action plan that can alleviate workplace discomfort and injury. In short, the Ergo-analytic screen allows business owners to quantify discomfort and start the journey to good workplace ergonomics, comfort, and injury free workplaces.
To find out more or complete the Ergo-analytic screen, please feel free to contact us at:
(310) 467-5625
info@ergonomicsadvance.com
150 North Robertson Blvd. Suite #140
Beverly Hills, Ca 90211