Musculoskeletal disorders are preventable
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. Workers across virtually every industrial environment are exposed to known MSD risk factors daily - and those exposures compound over time into costly injuries, lost workdays, and workers' compensation claims.
The good news: MSDs are among the most preventable of all occupational injuries. Ergonomics - fitting the job to the person rather than the person to the job - reduces muscle fatigue, increases productivity, and significantly lowers the number and severity of work-related injuries.
ETC provides detailed ergonomic assessments of specific jobs in your organization, performed on-site by ergonomists with direct experience in your industry. Every assessment combines objective measurement with practical, implementable recommendations.
Common industrial ergonomic risk factors
Exposure to these risk factors increases a worker's likelihood of developing a musculoskeletal disorder. ETC evaluates each of these in the context of your specific jobs and work environment:
How an industrial ergonomic evaluation works
ETC follows a structured, six-step assessment process that combines proactive hazard identification with review of existing injury data - giving you both a backward-looking picture of what has already caused harm and a forward-looking view of what will cause harm next.
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1
Facility walkthrough
A systematic tour of all work areas to observe tasks, equipment, workstation layouts, and work practices from an ergonomics perspective.
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Records review
Review of OSHA 300 injury and illness logs, 301 reports, workers' compensation records, and worker-reported symptoms to identify existing injury patterns.
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Objective ergonomic assessment
Performed by a Certified Professional Ergonomist using validated risk assessment methodologies and, where indicated, objective measurement tools including EMG, motion capture, and pressure mapping.
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Stakeholder meetings
Structured meetings with key management, engineering, safety and health, ergonomics committee members, medical, and operations personnel to gather input and align on priorities.
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Injury data analysis
Cross-referencing observed risk factors with historical injury data to validate priorities and identify jobs where early reporting and intervention are most critical.
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Draft program and action plan
Delivery of a comprehensive status report with prioritized findings, solutions, and a draft ergonomics program and action plan tailored to your facility.
What you receive
Every industrial evaluation concludes with a complete, actionable set of deliverables designed to drive measurable improvement:
Ergonomic status report
A detailed description and prioritization of ergonomic risk across all evaluated jobs, ranked by severity and likelihood of injury.
Risk factor identification
Job-level documentation of each identified ergonomic hazard with associated body regions and exposure levels.
Intervention assessment
Evaluation of existing workplace interventions and training efforts - what's working, what isn't, and why.
Policy & procedure guidelines
Specific, actionable recommendations for hazard abatement including commercial product solutions, design changes, and administrative controls.
Ergonomics action plan
An updated or new draft ergonomics program for your facility, with implementation sequencing and resource guidance.
Engineering specifications
Where advanced design modifications are required, detailed engineering or design specifications are provided for problem abatement.
Industrial sectors we serve
ETC's industrial ergonomics practice spans virtually every manufacturing and production environment, with evaluators who bring direct experience in your sector: