Task Evaluation. This service provides a variety of highly technical, analytical tools for the evaluation of ergonomics tasks.  The report provides an executive summary listing task evaluated, risk factors identified, and recommendations for corrective action.

Functional Job Assessment3*^. A Worksite Assessment involves a professional evaluation of the functional tasks and demands of a job, and the necessary equipment.  The evaluation includes a digital video assessment of the tasks, allowing us to correlate the written Functional Job Assessment with the visual.  This can be used by claims professionals and medical professionals in understanding the true task level requirements of a job.  We bring these assessments together on a CD-ROM for easy access and reference.

Program Evaluation and Development. This provides a review of existing ergonomics programs and a customized outline for developing or improving the ergonomics program to best meet client needs.

Office Ergonomics. Workstation Evaluation provides clients with an evaluation of the ergonomics risk factors associated with the set-up or use of computers and workstations in an office.

Office Ergonomics Suite* is designed to increase operational efficiencies, decrease workers’ compensation costs, and empower employees to make changes to reduce the risk for injury and increase  productivity.  Employees can receive ongoing automated recommendations without increasing demand on support staff.  When unique or complex issues are identified, certified ergonomists from ESIS can be contacted automatically for more in-depth evaluations and problem-solving.

Remote Assessment Consultation. For clients who have their own ergonomic specialists and/or experienced engineers on staff, our ergonomists can provide consultation via telephone and/or review client videos or drawings and submit a written report on the findings.

System Approach to Ergonomics*^. SAE helps you to implement an effective ergonomics system.  It is a systemic method to:

• Identify applicable regulations and define current status;
• Identify trends and site needs;
• Establish goals and measures;
• Establish improvement plans; and
• Provide adequate resources to support the process.

SAE is a set of ten Modules and includes a CD with an extensive array of technical tools, forms, training materials, and other resources that can be used to support your systems ergonomics initiative.

Lean Ergonomics. While “lean manufacturing” has helped employers improve operating efficiencies and retain manufacturing jobs, many have also seen dramatically increased workers compensation costs as a result.  Integrating ergonomics into the lean process can result not only in a significant reduction in injuries, but also similar gains in productivity and improvements in quality.  Safety processes need to anticipate cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) risks that arise in the lean environment.  Since the goal of lean processes and ergonomics is to eliminate waste and add value, there are natural ergonomic integration points in most lean processes.

Ergonomic Claims Validation. ECV is designed to provide an objective ergonomics evaluation of specific job tasks. Quantitative risk factors are evaluated and compared to symptoms reported by the claimant.  The risk factor data is benchmarked against epidemiological findings on the specific reported injury to assist the claims adjuster or attorney in:

• Either supporting or denying the claim;
• Proving a stronger defense in a litigated case.
  
  Relevant ergonomics research that may support the findings is investigated and included in the report.

Contact: Michael Carey, Practice Leader - Ergonomics: michael.carey@esis.com

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