Identify and mitigate musculoskeletal risks in the workplace

Wearable technology and risk reduction

Our world-class system integrates technology and data information into your organization’s risk reduction program to create a safer workplace. Wearable Sensors • Analysis of workplace job tasks • Development of data validated job descriptions • Process to reduce movement risk • Recordable training and education tools • Coaching and support of return to work employees post injury Motion Capture • Pre employment functional scanning • Post-employment baseline analysis for individual functional capability • Data based analysis of individual with a fit for work plan • Injury treatment and rehabilitation monitoring and benchmarking • Providing data for return to workplans and placement.

Current risk profile <Task name>

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Substantial risks Top contributing factors Load handled - side bend - 45pts

Bend backwards - 30pts Forward reaching - 30pts

Elimination

Substitution

Engineering controls Administrative controls PPE

Potential controls 1. Review suitability and trial of adjustable trolleys and or handles to cater for different worker heights. 2. Determine whether more frequently used equipment/consumables can be placed in top drawers to limit squatting and crouching. technique and training using video and data. Particularly focused on handling trolleys to limit side bend. 3. Practical manual handling

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Possible risks

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