ergonomic assessment form

Operation:

Assessment No:

Assessor:

Date:

Equipment:

Plant No:

Approved by:

Position:

Date:

Site:

Dept.

A. GENERAL

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Are there any reported signs of musculo-skeletal discomfort or pain, or WRULDs on this or similar tasks?

2. Does the task involve a lot of frequent (more than once per minute), rapid, forceful or awkward movements of hands, arms or upper body?

3. Does the task require awkward posture or supporting of tools or the upper body in a static posture?

4. Does the task involve long periods of work without a break or change of activity?

B. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Are hands at a convenient working height for the task, not causing the operator to stoop over the task or raise their arms to reach the task?

2. Are the joints mostly in a convenient neutral position? Is this a particular body area?

3. Does the operator assume several different postures while working?

4. Is this a dynamic rather than a static task?

5. Can the task be performed with the torso and the head facing forward?

6. Are items located within easy reach?

(400mm for primary. 600mm for secondary)

7. Is frequent lifting above 12 kgs?

8. Is occasional heavy lifting more than 25 kgs?

9. Are items to be lifted positioned between knuckle and shoulder height?

10. Are there convenient aids for manual handling and are they used?

11. Are there handles on items that are otherwise difficult to lift or move?

12. Are hand tools appropriate for the task?

13. Are hand tools comfortable and safe to use?

14. Is the amount of effort required by the operator reasonable, considering frequency and posture?

For sitting tasks:

YES

NO

REMARKS

15. Can the operator sit fully on the seat while performing the task?

16. Are the feet firmly supported on the floor or by using a footrest?

17. Can the backrest be utilised while performing the task?

18. Are the elbow joints mostly at an intermediate angle?

20. Is head bent slightly forward – rather than backward?

C. TASK VISIBILITY

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Are illumination levels appropriate?

e.g. 500 lux for DSE work; 1000 lux for assembly operations

and 2000 lux for inspection (max)

2. Is glare from illumination sources and windows avoided?

3. Are controls, displays and dials easy to see from normal work position?

4. Is the task suitable for operators wearing spectacles?

5. Is illumination level uniform throughout working area?

D. MENTAL DEMANDS

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Does the task involve moderate short-term memory load – rather than high?

2. Does the task involve few simultaneous factors – rather than several?

3. Is operator performance unpaced – rather than paced by the task?

4. Is the task varying – rather than repetitive and monotonous?

5. Can operator errors easily be corrected?

6. Are special memory aids used?

7. Are displays and controls logical in presentation and operation?

8. Is the task easy to learn – rather than difficult?

E. MACHINE DESIGN

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Is the workload appropriately balanced between the operator and the machine?

2. Are manual controls easy to reach?

3. Are manual controls easy to distinguish from each other?

4. Are all machine functions and displays visible to the operator?

5. Can machine functions be handled through one command/control?

6. Are all controls on the machine necessary for the job?

7. Are locations of controls and tools the same for similar machines?

8. Are memory aids used as a reminder of difficult task information?

9. Is it possible to operate machine without bending, twisting and far reaching?

10. Is there adequate body clearance for handling and maintenance tasks?

11. Are machine symbols and icons readily understood?

12. Are labels used to inform and remind operators of task information?

13. Are labels/symbols used to designate locations for frequently used items?

F. DSE TASKS

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Are screens positioned correctly in relation to windows?

2. Can reflected glare on the screen be avoided?

3. Is the display located below a horizontal plane through the eyes?

4. Do the locations of display, documents and keyboard make it possible to sit straight without twisting the body?

5. Is there sufficient space for documents and the keyboard on the work surface?

6. Is the screen angle adjustable?

G. AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Is ambient noise below 80 db(A) to protect against hearing damage?

2. Is ambient noise level low enough to facilitate verbal communication?

3. Is there a programme to reduce noise levels by redesign of machines and the work environment?

4. Are vibration levels and frequencies so low as to not affect job performance?

5. Is the temperature and humidity within a comfortable range?

6. Is it possible to perform work tasks without protective equipment?

7. Can all work tasks be performed without risk of electric shock?

H. PROCESS DESIGN AND LAYOUT

YES

NO

REMARKS

1. Has the process been laid out in the most logical way?

2. Is there sufficient room for WIP and movement of product to and from the process?

3. Are the correct containers being used for the movement of product?

4. Are machines and processes selected to optimise task allocation between operators and machines?

5. Are the annual volumes:

Low

Medium

High