According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it is imperative that tasks, equipment, information and the environment fit each worker to enable safe, effective and productive work systems.
Inadequate ergonomic design can increase the risk of accidents, injuries and even fatalities. To mitigate these risks, organisations must comply with regulations such as:
- Australia: Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
- Canada: Canada Labour Code, Part II.
- European Union (EU): Council Directive 89/391/EEC (Worker Health and Safety), Council Directive 90/269/EEC (Manual Handling) and Council Directive 90/270/EEC (Display Screen Equipment).
- UK: The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
- USA: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1).
Without proactive ergonomics expertise and ergonomics assessments, organisations are more exposed to these risks especially as work environments and technology continue to evolve.
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