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Postural analysis is crucial
Postural analysis is crucial
Posted in: Newsletters
12/04/2024
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More than 30% of workplace accidents are linked to poor posture or repetitive movements, according to EU-OSHA. These...

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Understanding RULA: Improve your ergonomic assessments with LEA
Understanding RULA: Improve your ergonomic assessments with LEA
Posted in: Newsletters
11/06/2024
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You often hear about the RULA method, but do you know why it's essential for assessing workplace risks?Today, we're...

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MSDs : still a topical issue
MSDs : still a topical issue
Posted in: Newsletters
10/07/2024
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Today, we want to remind you of the importance of preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and how LEA remains your...

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Back or shoulders? Only 10% of workers at risk on both fronts - What does this mean?
Back or shoulders? Only 10% of workers at risk on both fronts - What does this mean?
Posted in: Newsletters
09/10/2024
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LEA is widely used in France and the rest of the world. More than 30,000 analyses have already been carried out by...

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Optimized ergonomics with LEA - Save time and reduce the risk of MSD
Optimized ergonomics with LEA - Save time and reduce the risk of MSD
Posted in: Newsletters
08/01/2024
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Thanks to over 20,000 LEA analyses carried out in France, we benefit from unprecedented visibility of postural risks...

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Back or shoulders? Only 10% of workers at risk on both fronts - What does this mean?

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major cause of absenteeism, lower productivity and reduced quality of life for affected workers.

To prevent MSDs, we need to be able to measure risk factors. That's why we designed LEA, a postural analysis application that works simply from a video captured with a smartphone.

LEA makes it quick and easy to identify at-risk postures, based on pose estimation algorithms and the ergonomic RULA method.

In this newsletter, we share with you the lessons learned from LEA.

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Back or shoulders? Only 10% of workers are at risk on both fronts.

LEA is widely used in France and the rest of the world. More than 30,000 analyses have already been carried out by you, LEA users.

We've noticed that 37% of the videos show high postural risks for the back, across all industries and countries.

A further 23% showed postural risks to the shoulders.

Slightly more than one video in three shows a situation involving risk to the back, and around one video in four shows a situation involving risk to the shoulders.

On the other hand, only 10% of filmed scenes show situations involving both back AND shoulder risks.

combined back and shoulder risks

A need for targeted solutions

These data underline a crucial point: postural problems are not necessarily global, but often specific to a joint or area of the body.

This distinction is important when it comes to adjusting preventive solutions. For example, repetitive tasks involving excessive strain on the trunk can lead to low-back pain, while those involving the arms can generate shoulder tension. The purpose of this analysis is therefore to target actions on critical areas in order to optimize MSD prevention.

This observation feeds into a broader reflection on ergonomics in the workplace, where we should not be looking for generic solutions, but rather for specific, targeted interventions.

HAPO exoskeletons: the right response

To meet these specific needs, we believe it's appropriate to design non motorized exoskeletons, each designed to reduce stress on a particular area.

For example, an exoskeleton for the back helps support efforts linked to awkward trunk postures, while one for the shoulders relieves repetitive efforts linked to load handling.

Each exoskeleton is designed to address a specific, identified problem.

This approach makes it possible to respond to needs with agility and controlled costs, while reducing fatigue and postural risks. In the long term, the aim is to promote well-being in the workplace while maintaining productivity.

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Beyond simple posture

Of course, in addition to specific solutions for each body zone, it is essential to consider the overall organization of the workstation. The frequency of tasks, the duration of risky postures, and the environment can also contribute to the onset of MSDs.

A holistic approach is therefore recommended, combining technical solutions such as exoskeletons, with organizational adaptations to reduce gestures and postures.

You can contact our advisors for help interpreting your LEA analyses, or if you would like to go even further in analyzing your workstations.

 

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