Ergonomics report
A new report has called on manufacturers to do more to protect workers through better design of work areas.
‘Factory Ergonomics – A study into the impact of ergonomics on productivity, quality and employee health’ highlights Health and Safety Executive statistics that reveal more than 7.5 million days are lost every year as a result of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).
The report also shines a light on the one million plus people throughout the UK suffering from MSD each year – with poorly designed work areas often cited as a key cause.
Authored by Ross Townshend, an expert in manual production systems at global manufacturer Bosch Rexroth and goes on to discuss the key principals of good ergonomic design and how – implemented properly – it can not only dramatically reduce the risk of MSD, but also increase productivity and efficiency.
Download the report from: www.boschrexroth.co.uk/ergonomics
