Ergonomic Risk Assessments
Identifying ergonomic hazards and reducing risks associated with the way work is designed and performed.
Poorly designed tasks, workstations, equipment and work practices can contribute to musculoskeletal discomfort, fatigue and work-related injury.
AirCHECK conducts ergonomic risk assessments to identify ergonomic hazards and assist employers in reducing risks associated with the way work is designed and performed.
When this service helps
Consider an assessment where work involves manual handling, repetitive tasks, awkward postures or workstation concerns, or when designing or changing a task.
What do the regulations require?
Employers are required to identify ergonomic hazards, evaluate the associated risks and implement suitable control measures. The Ergonomics Regulations specifically provide for ergonomic risk assessment, risk control, medical surveillance where applicable, and maintenance of controls.
What we assess
The agreed scope considers the demands of the work and the people performing it. Depending on the workplace, this may include:
- Physical factors such as posture, manual handling, force, repetition, vibration, workstation layout, tools and equipment.
- Organisational factors such as workload, staffing, shift arrangements, work pace, rest, task allocation, supervision and communication.
- Environmental factors such as illumination, noise, temperature and ventilation.
- Cognitive and psychosocial factors — including mental workload, role clarity, demands, control, support, fatigue and stress — where relevant to the workplace and agreed scope.
How the risks are evaluated
The assessment draws on workplace observation, employee feedback and task or process information. Hazards, persons affected and potential consequences are documented, existing controls are reviewed, and risks are prioritised using an appropriate consequence-and-likelihood framework.
What you receive
AirCHECK provides a comprehensive report containing the methodology, findings, risk classifications, control-effectiveness review and practical recommendations, with actions and timeframes prioritised where appropriate.
Regulatory framework
Assessments are conducted with reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ergonomics Regulations, 2019 and recognised ergonomic assessment methods and checkpoints.