Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Risk Assessment
Systematic identification and control of work related musculoskeletal disorder risk across your workplace
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal
Risk Assessment
Our ergonomic assessments identify the physical, cognitive and organisational risk factors that drive musculoskeletal disorders. Using validated tools such as RULA, REBA, the NIOSH lifting equation and OWAS, we benchmark your exposure, prioritise the interventions that matter most and design controls that improve both safety and productivity. The aim is a workplace where the work fits the worker rather than the other way around.
Our implementation model
A practical, phased delivery approach that runs from gap assessment through operational embedding and is built around your regulatory context.
Build task inventory per work area, conduct MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorder) risk screen per OSHA Ergonomic Guidelines / NIOSH / HSE, symptom survey, observation, video analysis, prioritise high risk tasks for detailed assessment.
Select assessment method per task type, RULA (upper limb), REBA (rapid entire body), NIOSH Lifting Equation, Snook tables (push / pull / carry), OCRA (repetitive), Liberty Mutual MMH tables, align with ISO 11228 / EN 1005.
Review workstation per ISO 9241 / EN ISO 6385, work surface height, reach distance, viewing angle, lighting, posture support, review tool design per ISO 11228 3, weight, grip, vibration (ISO 5349), force application.
Analyse manual material handling per NIOSH RWL (Recommended Weight Limit) / EN 1005 2, load weight, lifting frequency, horizontal / vertical distance, asymmetry, specify mechanical aids (hoist, lift table, conveyor) per ALARP.
Specify engineering controls per hierarchy, workstation redesign, tool modification, mechanical aids, job rotation, rest breaks, specify administrative controls, task redesign, job rotation, training, align with hierarchy of controls.
Implement controls with operator engagement (BBS), monitor MSD symptom prevalence, lost time injury, workers' compensation cost, conduct annual review with maintenance leadership, align with corporate H&S programme.
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal in full scope
Value of Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Risk Assessment
- We lower the frequency of musculoskeletal injury
- We identify workstation redesign opportunities
- We strengthen your manual handling training
- We improve the long term health and retention of your workers
- You conform to the ISO 11228 and NIOSH guidance
- You document an ergonomic risk assessment to OSHA
- You support the ISO 45001 health risk evaluation
- You withstand workers compensation scrutiny
- We improve productivity by reducing fatigue
- We reduce absenteeism and presenteeism
- We strengthen your workstation design standards
- We improve your equipment and tool selection
- We cut your workers compensation claims and premium loading
- We reduce the cost of lost time injury and absenteeism
- You avoid prolonged disability and litigation
- You improve the productivity return on your workstation capital
Codes & standards we work to
Triggers that signal the need
Where Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Risk Assessment applies
Process chemical plants, specialty chemical sites, and industrial parks requiring EHS management systems.
Upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities with complex EHS and regulatory requirements.
cGMP regulated facilities requiring integrated EHS, occupational hygiene, and sustainability programmes.
Extractive industry operations with dust, noise, chemical, and environmental compliance obligations.
Power plants, renewable energy facilities, and utilities with environmental permit obligations.
Manufacturing sites requiring chemical safety, waste compliance, and ESG reporting programmes.
Tangible deliverables
- An assessment report with the prioritised tasks
- Scoring matrices from RULA, REBA and the NIOSH equation
- Workstation redesign recommendations
- A manual handling training package
- An ergonomic standard for new workstation design
- An improvement KPI tracker
Ready to start your project?
Speak with our team to scope an engagement tailored to your facility, regulatory context, and lifecycle stage.