Industrial & manufacturing
We work closely with industrial and production engineers to ensure that production processes are safe and efficient in a variety of industries from glassware and electronics to automotive and food processing.
Failure to apply ergonomics to production not only reduces productivity but jeopardises health and safety and increases risks of upper limb problems and manual handling injuries. We use our knowledge of human capabilities to optimise the design and organisation of production processes, equipment and the working environment. Our industrial ergonomics approach involves conducting an ergonomics audit which collects a variety of data using checklists, video, direct observation and other data recording techniques. We then interpret this data taking account of legislation, standards and industry best practice to help your industrial engineers create effective production processes. This data can also be used to customise training courses targeted at operators, supervisors and engineers as part of an in-house ergonomics programme. Our industrial and manufacturing consultancy and training improves productivity and quality, reduces sickness, cuts compensation claims and saves costly redesign of production processes.
Benefits
- Quick and cost effective - our advice can take as little as one day
- Major issues can be identified early in the design of the production process avoiding expensive retrofitting when problems emerge
- Ensures compliance with health, safety and ergonomics legislation and guidance
- Independent authoritative expertise improves buy-in of staff and other key stakeholders.
Our approach
- Follows on industry best practice, legislation and international ergonomics standards - which we helped develop
- Experienced consultants can work closely with your design team
- Ergonomics audit can be combined with operator, supervisor and engineer training to create an in-house ergonomics programme
- Clear and straightforward results presented in an easy to use format
- Practical recommendations - we will continue to work with you to improve the design of your production processes.
Typical projects
- We have provided training and consultancy support to Ford for a number of years. This has contributed to several important modifications to existing manufacturing areas, as well as the improved design and layout of new areas
- A wide-ranging ergonomics audit followed by a series of customised training courses for Waterford Crystal
- Scoping study, comprehensive risk assessment, development of reporting procedures and training programme for GEC manufacturing unit.
For more information on any of our services, please contact us