Ergonomics Workplace Risk Assessment Checklist

 **Ergonomics Workplace Risk Assessment Checklist**

**Pre-Assessment Preparation:**

1. [ ] **Review Relevant Documentation:**

   - Examine existing ergonomic assessments, incident reports, and employee feedback.

2. [ ] **Regulatory Compliance Check:**

   - Ensure awareness and compliance with relevant occupational health and safety regulations.

3. [ ] **Schedule Assessment:**

   - Plan the risk assessment at a time that minimizes disruption to regular work activities.

**Identification of Hazards:**

4. [ ] **Workstation Hazards:**

   - Evaluate workstations for potential ergonomic hazards, such as improper setup or equipment.

5. [ ] **Manual Handling Tasks:**

   - Identify tasks involving manual handling and assess the risk of musculoskeletal strain.

6. [ ] **Repetitive Tasks:**

   - Assess tasks involving repetitive motions and potential risks of overuse injuries.

**Employee Feedback:**

7. [ ] **Conduct Surveys/Interviews:**

   - Gather feedback from employees regarding their perceived ergonomic challenges.

8. [ ] **Anonymous Reporting Mechanism:**

   - Establish a system for employees to anonymously report ergonomic concerns.

**Environmental Factors:**

9. [ ] **Lighting:**

    - Evaluate lighting conditions to identify potential risks of eye strain or discomfort.

10. [ ] **Noise Levels:**

    - Assess noise levels in the workplace that could contribute to ergonomic issues.

11. [ ] **Ventilation and Temperature:**

    - Check for inadequate ventilation or extreme temperatures that may affect employee comfort.

**Job Task Analysis:**

12. [ ] **Task Complexity:**

    - Evaluate the complexity of job tasks and potential cognitive ergonomic risks.

13. [ ] **Task Duration:**

    - Assess the duration of tasks to identify risks associated with prolonged periods of activity.

14. [ ] **Workload Distribution:**

    - Analyze workload distribution to identify imbalances and potential risks.

**Individual Factors:**

15. [ ] **Health and Medical Conditions:**

    - Consider the impact of individual health and medical conditions on ergonomic risk.

16. [ ] **Employee Training:**

    - Review the adequacy of training provided to employees regarding ergonomic practices.

**Severity and Likelihood Assessment:**

17. [ ] **Severity Rating:**

    - Assign severity ratings to identified hazards based on their potential impact.

18. [ ] **Likelihood Rating:**

    - Assess the likelihood of each identified hazard leading to an ergonomic issue.

**Risk Prioritization:**

19. [ ] **Calculate Risk Priority:**

    - Combine severity and likelihood ratings to prioritize risks for mitigation.

20. [ ] **Identify High-Risk Areas:**

    - Highlight areas with the highest risk for immediate attention.

**Mitigation Strategies:**

21. [ ] **Develop Mitigation Plans:**

    - Create detailed plans to address and mitigate identified ergonomic risks.

22. [ ] **Assign Responsibilities:**

    - Clearly assign responsibilities for implementing mitigation strategies.

**Communication and Training:**

23. [ ] **Employee Communication:**

    - Communicate the findings of the risk assessment to employees.

24. [ ] **Training Programs:**

    - Develop or enhance training programs addressing specific ergonomic risks.

**Post-Assessment Actions:**

25. [ ] **Monitor Effectiveness:**

    - Regularly monitor the effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures.

26. [ ] **Review and Update:**

    - Periodically review and update the risk assessment based on changing workplace conditions.

This ergonomics workplace risk assessment checklist is designed to guide ergonomists in systematically evaluating and addressing potential ergonomic hazards in the workplace. Customize the checklist based on the specific needs and nature of the work environment.