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Postural analysis is crucial
More than 30% of workplace accidents are linked to poor posture or repetitive movements, according to EU-OSHA. These risks, which are often invisible, can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are costly for both employees and companies. Postural analysis, therefore, plays a significant role in identifying these problems before they become critical. Our postural analysis tool, LEA, stands out for its ability to provide objective data quickly. But what do you do once the analysis is complete?That's the question we're going to try to answer today. |
Further steps after a postural analysis with LEA
1. Understand the results
The first step is to make sure you understand what the results mean. To do this, you can consult two of our previous newsletters: Understanding postural analysis with LEA and Understanding the RULA score.
Bear in mind, too, that the analyses are based on a maximum of three minutes of activity. So act with full knowledge of the facts, and make sure that the gestures and postures visible on the video are representative of the situation you wish to analyze.
2. Complete data with additional tools
Postural analysis alone is not always enough to understand all the risk factors. Combining LEA with tools such as a Nordic-type questionnaire enables us to assess employees' feelings of pain or discomfort.
This type of questionnaire is a standardized tool that helps identify the areas of the body where employees feel pain, as well as their intensity and frequency. It offers a more subjective but essential insight, complementing LEA's objective data.
For example, suppose an employee reports recurring pain in the lower back. In that case, this can guide specific actions to improve the situation.
LEA can be used to identify at-risk postures but does not provide any information on the pain felt or the current presence of MSDs. Other risk factors, such as vibration or noise, are also important to consider, depending on the context.
EU-OSHA offers a complete guide of well-being at work, that covers a wide range of risks - a goldmine for effectively combating MSDs.
3. Do these result generalize?
Once individual risks have been identified, putting them into a broader context is essential.
Trends may emerge: do several teams or departments present similar risks?
If so, this could point to a structural problem, such as poor workstation layout or inappropriate procedures.
Further analysis and investigation may be required to refine understanding and propose appropriate, generalized solutions.
Acting today to prevent tomorrow
Postural analysis is only one stage in a comprehensive approach to MSD prevention, but it is the essential first step.
As such, the LEA application is a precursor tool essential for initiating the complete ergonomic process. LEA is the starting point that enables companies to identify specific risks, measure their impact, and act quickly.
By adopting LEA, you start a proactive approach to risk reduction for a lasting improvement in the quality of working life.
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