Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management
Our consultants assist any organisation with the development and implementation of an integrated occupational health and safety management system, specific to their risk profile and applicable safety legislation. Our qualified consultants with ample experience in the occupational OHS field are registered with the South African Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (SAIOHS).
OHS Management
Our OHS Management Services
- Baseline risk assessments
- Legal OHS compliance audits
- OHS management system development and implementation
- Ergonomic risk management
- Attendance of company safety meetings
- Emergency preparedness
- Fall prevention planning
- Internal system audit services
- Management review
- Safety advisory services
Ergonomic Risk Management
What is Ergonomics?
“Ergonomics” means the scientific discipline concerned with the fundamental understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design, in order to optimise human well-being and overall system performance
What is Ergonomic Risk?
“Ergonomic risk” means a characteristic or action in the workplace, workplace conditions, or a combination thereof that may impair overall system performance and human well-being.
Why do we conduct an ergonomic risk assessment?
Injuries resulting from poor ergonomic design of workstations, tools, equipment and work tasks may affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and discs
What are some of the common ergonomic risk factors in the workplace?
Awkward body postures, such as maintaining an unnatural, unsupported or fixed posture as bending, reaching or twisting for prolonged periods of time.
- Excessive repetition, such as repeating the same motions repeatedly.
- Excessive force, for example, physical exertion or pressure on any part of the body while lifting, pushing, pulling equipment or gripping a tool.
- Contact stress resulting from pressure by tools, edges or hard surfaces on soft tissues of the human body.
- Vibration from the operation of vibrating equipment.
Our Ergonomic Risk Management Services
- Conducting ergonomic risk assessments
- Assist with development and implementation of ergonomic risk and control management plans
- Assist with development and implementation of risk based ergonomic training programs