Ergonomics Checklist

BODILY POSTURE  (sitting, standing, stooping)

  • Reach distances convenient
  • Work height correct
  • Body position comfortable
  • Pedals, handles conveniently placed
  • Vision not impaired
  • Access to instrument convenient and safe
  • Access to work places convenient and safe

SEATED WORK

  • Adequate number of seats available
  • Seats correct height considering the person
  • Footrest required
  • Seat comfortable

MUSCULAR WORK/ HANDLING OF MATERIAL

  • Static or dynamic muscular effort over a long period
  • Weight moved too much
  • Can mechanical assistance be provided
  • Safe lifting practices
  • Tiring work condition
  • Adequate work breaks
  • Fire equipment 

PERCEPTION/LIGHTING

  • Adequate lighting(day and night)
  • No irritating glare /light contrast /reflection in work field
  • Dials conveniently placed, visible, labelled
  • Dials readable and related to control levers/knobs
  • Audible signals adequate

VIGILANCE/CONCENTRATION

  • Is vigilance disturbed by noise
  • Is vigilance disturbed by other activities/ people in work area
  • Does noise interfere with verbal communication

Machine List

  • Pressing machine
  • Trolley
  • Cleaning gun
  • Cleaning table
  • Garments / Knitwear Machine List
  • Folding machine
  • Shirt folding machine
  • Automatic washing machine
  • Hand washing facility
  • Tumble dry machine
  • Drying room facility
  • Embroidery machine
  • Rivet setting machine
  • Stone setting machine
  • Measuring table
  • Final inspection table