Help Benchmark Ergonomics in the Workplace

Help benchmark methods for managing ergonomic conditions in the workplace by participating in Humantech's fifth benchmarking study. This study will focus on the resources (people, time, money) in which sites invest and the results achieved (injury reduction, productivity and quality improvements, employee retention, etc.). The goal of the study is to better quantify the return on investment (ROI) of site programs.

“We are looking for participants from [U.S.] sites with established ergonomics programs that are focused on manufacturing and production tasks. Participants should be interested in comparing their program with those in other industries,” says Humantech's Walt Rostykus. To maintain company confidentiality, participants are identified by industry type and size; their names are kept anonymous. Walt adds, “A maximum of 35 companies will be selected for the study, and all companies that volunteer to participate will receive a full copy of the summary report upon its completion.” If interested in participating in the latest study, contact Rostykus by March 31, 2014.

The group's most recent study, Elements of Successful Ergonomics Programs, was completed in 2011, and you can find summaries of previous benchmarking studies on Humantech's website.

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