Ergonomic Safety Checks

Training

?Have all workers been trained in safe working postures

YES
NO
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?Have all workers been trained in safe lifting techniques

YES
NO
N/A

Have all workers been trained in use of ergonomic safety devices

YES
NO
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Policies

? Are all workers aware of the ergonomics policies

YES
NO
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?Are workers encouraged to report ergonomic symptoms

YES
NO
N/A

Supervision And Scheduling

Are workers advised to take breaks during their shifts to avoid spending too much time in one position

YES
NO
N/A

Are shift supervisors monitoring workers for ergonomic safety and postures

YES
NO
N/A

Are shift supervisors taking into account the time spent by workers in certain tasks or postures before allocating shifts to them

YES
NO
N/A

Are efforts being made to ensure that fatigue (due to the same working positions) is avoided when workers are allocated consecutive shifts

YES
NO
N/A

Is work scheduling planned so as to minimize excessive overtime that causes fatigue

YES
NO
N/A

?Are there enough workers to safely cover individual workloads

YES
NO
N/A

Is adequate help available to all workers when lifting heavy materials

YES
NO
N/A

Can the tasks be completed without twisting or overly bending the lower back

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all employees protected from glare and strain to the eyes

YES
NO
N/A

?Can tasks be performed with relaxed necks and shoulders

YES
NO
N/A

Are workers comfortable and without any pressure concentration in any part of the body

YES
NO
N/A

Is all equipment adjusted, positioned, and arranged to minimize overall bodily strain

YES
NO
N/A

Are seating arrangements adjustable and arranged to minimize overall bodily strain

YES
NO
N/A

? Are workstations set up in an ergonomically safe way

YES
NO
N/A

Surfaces For Walking And Working

?Are all walking surfaces clean and dry

YES
NO
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?Are all working surfaces clean and dry

YES
NO
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Are all walking and working surfaces clear and devoid of trash or other objects

YES
NO
N/A

Materials Handling

YES
NO
N/A

?Do containers, crates, etc have handles to help carry loads

YES
NO
N/A

?Are aids like carts or dollies available for moving materials

YES
NO
N/A

?Can carts be used on the site

YES
NO
N/A

Are all material deliveries optimally planned to ensure they are closest to where they will be used

YES
NO
N/A

Are materials stored such that they can be accessed without straining neck and shoulders

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all materials / loads labelled accurately with their weights

YES
NO
N/A

Tools And Equipment

?Are all tools in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

. Are all tools well balanced and functioning as they are supposed to

YES
NO
N/A

Is vibration while using tools and equipment within safe limits and needs no corrective action

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all tools equipped with the right handles

YES
NO
N/A

Are workers provided knee pads or cushions to help when working at floor level

YES
NO
N/A

When workers are required to stand during the entire shift, is any anti-fatigue matting provided

YES
NO
N/A

Can adjustable stools or seating arrangements be used to allow workers to rest

YES
NO
N/A

Seating

?Are all seats well-designed, easily adjustable and comfortable

YES
NO
N/A

Are workers able to work without leaning forward to complete their work using heavy equipment

YES
NO
N/A

? Is the vibration on the seating of heavy equipment minimal

YES
NO
N/A