Continue without accepting  →
With your agreement, our partners and we use cookies or similar technologies to guarantee you a better browsing experience, for statistical purposes or to carry out advertising actions in connection with your habits and interests as well as sharing with social networks.

For more information on cookies, please click on the « More info » link.
More info  →

Blog navigation

Search

Categories

View all categories

Latest posts

Understanding RULA: Improve your ergonomic assessments with LEA
Understanding RULA: Improve your ergonomic assessments with LEA
Posted in: Newsletters
11/06/2024
689 views

You often hear about the RULA method, but do you know why it's essential for assessing workplace risks?Today, we're...

Read more
MSDs : still a topical issue
MSDs : still a topical issue
Posted in: Newsletters
10/07/2024
486 views

Today, we want to remind you of the importance of preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and how LEA remains your...

Read more
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
562 views

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

Read more
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
723 views

Thanks to over 20,000 LEA analyses carried out in France, we benefit from unprecedented visibility of postural risks...

Read more
Postural risks in construction and logistics
Postural risks in construction and logistics
Posted in: Newsletters
07/01/2024
1269 views

Thanks to more than 20,000 LEA analyzes carried out in France, we benefit from unprecedented visibility on postural...

Read more
View all latest posts

Which is the riskiest day? An analysis based on LEA data

1348 Views
 

Postural risks: focus on the trunk and weekly variations

Around 200 analyses a day have been carried out with LEA for over 2 years. This gives us a high visibility of postural risks in the workplace.Through this newsletter, we offer a window into postural assessment in the workplace. Join us so you don't miss out on our exclusive information.
Click here to sign up

Today we present an analysis of the postural risks associated with the trunk and the variations observed over the course of a working week.

Among the situations analysed with LEA, 20% were considered to be high risk and 16% very high risk for the trunk.

This means that the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the back is high or very high in 36% of the cases analysed.

Now let's look at the details of the daily variations:

This analysis was carried out by aggregating the average postural risks for the trunk. For each day of the week, we calculated the percentage of analyses for which the risk to the trunk was considered risky or very risky. The risk is assessed using the RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) method.

For more information on how LEA works, see our latest newsletter: Understanding postural analysis with LEA

Postural risks vary little from day to day. However, there is a small peak in risks on Wednesdays. This variation could be explained by two main factors. Firstly, the LEA assessments carried out by health professionals may target risk jobs more often on Wednesdays. Secondly, because of the way weeks are organized, the pace of production could also peak in the middle of the week, thereby increasing exposure to postural risks.

Overall, the proportion of at-risk analyses is high, especially given that musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of occupational illness in Europe (EU-OSHA), and that they have a major impact on the quality of life of those affected.

MSDs are the leading cause of occupational illness in Europe (EU-OSHA)

Please note that these analyses are based solely on data collected with LEA. We are aware that, by their very nature, they tend to highlight risky situations, which may not fully reflect the reality of workplaces.

Nevertheless, when postural risks are identified, it is crucial to take them seriously, whether you are an employer or a worker.
Discover our solutions
 

Related posts

Understanding Postural Analysis with LEA Understanding Postural Analysis with LEA
Posted in: Newsletters
04/03/2024
1736 views
The number one objective of the postural analysis with LEA is the proactive prevention of musculoskeletal disorders...
Read more
Mapping Postural Risks in France: A Regional Analysis Mapping Postural Risks in France: A Regional Analysis
Posted in: Newsletters
06/03/2024
1060 views
Thanks to over 20,000 LEA analyses in France, we have unprecedented visibility into postural risks at work. This...
Read more
Postural risks in construction and logistics Postural risks in construction and logistics
Posted in: Newsletters
07/01/2024
1269 views
Thanks to more than 20,000 LEA analyzes carried out in France, we benefit from unprecedented visibility on postural...
Read more
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
723 views
Thanks to over 20,000 LEA analyses carried out in France, we benefit from unprecedented visibility of postural risks...
Read more
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
562 views
LEA is widely used in France and the rest of the world. More than 30,000 analyses have already been carried out by...
Read more