Overview

Baseline ergonomics risk assessment covering both office (workstation) and industrial (manual handling, repetitive tasks) environments. The assessment identifies ergonomic risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal disorders and provides practical recommendations, formatted per the Department of Employment and Labour required Annexure A–D structure.

Methodology

  • Walk-through assessment of workstations, production areas, and manual handling tasks
  • Individual workstation evaluations (chair, desk, monitor, keyboard positioning)
  • Manual handling task analysis (lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements)
  • Risk scoring per task/workstation using recognised assessment tools (e.g. REBA, RULA, NIOSH Lifting Equation)

What You Receive

  • Ergonomics baseline assessment report per Annexure A–D format (as required by DoEL)
  • Risk ratings per workstation / task
  • Photographic evidence of identified risks
  • Practical recommendations for workstation setup and task redesign
  • Employee awareness guidance
Applicable Legislation:
Ergonomics Regulations, 2019; OHS Act 85 of 1993 Section 8; Driven Machinery Regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ergonomics assessment a legal requirement?
Yes. The Ergonomics Regulations 2019, gazetted under the OHS Act, require employers to conduct ergonomics risk assessments and implement controls to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Do you assess both office and industrial environments?
Yes. We assess office workstations (DSE/VDU work) as well as industrial tasks including manual handling, repetitive work, and awkward postures.