💼 Ergonomic Risk Assessment
The mismatch between employees' work environment and their physiological structure increases the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Tokgöz Ergonomics' Ergonomic Risk Assessment Training aims to increase productivity and ensure compliance with legal regulations in the workplace by identifying, analyzing, and managing these risks in advance through preventive strategies.
This training program equips participants with the competence to recognize ergonomic risk tools, conduct field applications, and develop sustainable improvement plans.
📌 Training Objectives and Participant Outcomes
Within the scope of the training, participants will:
Identify musculoskeletal risks in the workplace
Apply ergonomic risk analysis methods
Develop preventive management strategies
Plan in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation
Prepare feasible improvement plans using field data
📝 Training Structure and Modules
Section
Content and Outcomes
Fundamentals of Ergonomics
Ergonomic concepts, human-work relationship, musculoskeletal system, basic biomechanical principles
Legal Regulations and Standards
ISO 11228-1/2/3, ISO 11226, ISO 6385, Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, Regulations on Display Screen Equipment and Manual Handling
Risk Assessment Methods
NIOSH, Snook-Liberty, REBA, RULA, OWAS, KIM, ART, QEC CMDQ, WISHA, WERA, ROSA, Job Strain Index, OCRA, BRIEF, RAPP Tool
Practical Workshops
Real field measurements, calculation tools, case studies, field scenarios
Improvement Plans and Sustainability
Ergonomic engineering solutions, administrative control recommendations, cost analyses, and sustainable implementation strategies
⚙️ Key Ergonomics Tools and Methods
NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation
Calculation of Calculated Weight Limit (RWL) and Lifting Index (LI) in single and multiple lifting tasks
LI ≥ 1 → high risk, target LI ≤ 1
Formula: RWL = LC × HM × VM × DM × AM × FM × CM
LC: Adjusted according to age and gender; Other factors: distance, posture, frequency, grip quality
Snook-Liberty Mutual Tables
Safe lifting limits based on workload, frequency, and population percentage
Prioritizes female worker safety
REBA – Rapid Entire Body Assessment
Analyzes whole-body posture (feet, torso, neck, arms, wrists)
Risk classification: low → high risk
Ideal for rapid field analyses
RULA – Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
Focused on the upper extremities (arms, shoulders, wrists)
Score 6–7 indicates urgent improvement.
OWAS – Ovako Working Posture Analysis System
Classifies trunk, arm, and leg postures
Quick to implement, usable even by personnel without ergonomics training
QEC – Quick Exposure Check
Observation + employee report based
Form-based assessment of lumbar, neck, and shoulder exposures
MAC Tool
Analyzes MSDs resulting from manual handling operations
WISHA Lifting Calculator
Simple manual lifting and lowering risk assessment
Form-based, field-oriented
WERA – Workplace Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Assesses physical factors in the workplace
Identifies employee exposures
Job Strain Index
Assesses workload, control, and support factors
Identifies sources of stress and offers improvement suggestions
ART – Assessment of Repetitive Tasks
Analyzes upper limb repetitive task exposure
Assesses upper extremity disorders (ULD) using frequency, posture, and force parameters
KIM-LHC / KIM-PP / KIM-ABP
Developed by BAuA Germany
Scores posture, force, frequency, and stance as key indicators
OCRA
Assesses assembly line MSD risks using metrics
BRIEF BEST HumanTech
Visual analysis supported by photos and software
ROSA – Office Ergonomics
Analyzes chair, monitor, and keyboard impacts
Provides simple scores for office ergonomics
RAPP Tool
Risk analysis for manual push-pull tasks
Musculoskeletal System Survey Tools
CMDQ
NOVA NORDIC ANKETİ
Screens for symptoms using employee subjective data
📌 Training Compliance and Standards
ISO 11228-1/2/3: Ergonomic limits for lifting, pushing-pull, and repetitive tasks
ISO 11228-1/2/3: Static posture and muscle fatigue assessment
ISO 6385: System design and anthropometric/ergonomic principles
ISO 14738 and ISO 15534: Machine safety and work system ergonomics
Turkish legislation: Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety, Regulation on Display Screen Equipment, Manual Handling Regulation
👥 Participant Profile
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Industrial Engineers
Workplace Managers and Leaders
Worker and Union Representatives
Ergonomics Professionals
🌟 Training Outcomes and Advantages
Predicting MSD Risks: Protects employee health
Applicable Improvement Plans: Increases productivity
Regulatory Compliance: Risk management in accordance with ISO and Turkish laws
Holistic Analysis: Integrated with tools such as NIOSH, REBA, RULA, KIM
Practical Application: Information gathered through field measurements and case analyses