New guidance on how to manage ergonomic risk in the workplace and improve musculoskeletal health published by the HSA

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have recently published new guidance on how to manage ergonomic risk in the workplace and improve musculoskeletal health.

Managing Ergonomic Risk in the Workplace to Improve Musculoskeletal Heal

This guide gives direction on the actions that need to be taken in order to manage ergonomic risks at workplace level. It explains the main ergonomic risk factors that may affect a person’s health when carrying out work activities, outlines the risk assessment process involved in managing ergonomic risks, and gives guidance on useful risk assessment tools that can be used to quantify ergonomic risk factors.

Managing Ergonomic Risk in the Workplace to Improve Musculoskeletal Health (504 downloads)

 

Risk Assessment for Managing Ergonomic Risks

The is an abridged version of the ‘Managing Ergonomic Risk in the Workplace to Improve Musculoskeletal Health’ publication, published in March 2019.

Risk Assessment for Managing Ergonomic Risks (459 downloads)