Thanks to an expanded range of services for 2025, Olympe is in a better position than ever to assist you in your efforts to improve your employees’ health at work.
As you probably know, carefully thought out working methods and environments go a long way towards keeping your workforce healthy, motivated and efficient. It is with this in mind that Olympe kicked off the new year by expanding its catalogue of ergonomics services.
Ergonomic workstation analysis
Our experts can conduct a thorough analysis of a given task’s physical demands (posture, effort, constraints, vibrations, etc.) and cognitive requirements (output rate, mental load, attention level, pressure, etc.), as well as a careful assessment of the environmental hazards associated with it (temperature, noise, machinery, hazardous substances, etc.). This kind of analysis serves a number of objectives, namely:
Optimizing the workstation
A rigorous diagnosis will serves as a basis for the preparation of a plan of action and of recommendations aimed at optimizing all aspects of the workstation, such as its physical layout, the tools and equipment it is outfitted with, the organization of the tasks and the training of the personnel.
Understanding the task better
An study of the actual conditions under which a task is performed will help define more realistic selection criteria for a given job and adjust the conditions for returning to one’s post after an accident or illness. It will also help refine strategies regarding the reorganization of work and the integration of new technologies.
Meeting legal obligations
A thorough risk analysis will facilitate the implementation of a prevention plan compliant with the latest standards and with the requirements imposed by current occupational health and safety regulations. It will also serve to select better suited protective equipment and fine tune awareness and training activities.
Evaluation of individual workstations
This service is essentially keyed towards office personnel and includes the following:
- Analysis of tasks, posture and sources of discomfort
- Anthropometric measurements and workstation adjustment
- Advice regarding postural hygiene and preventive exercises
- Detailed report with recommendations
Ergonomics training
Olympe’s skilled personnel can show your employees how to adjust their workstation and teach them the best practices for preventing musculoskeletal pains and injuries. Our ergonomics classes cover a variety of subjects, like:
- Understanding the basic principles of ergonomics
- Self-adjustment (chair, tools, screen, keyboard, etc.)
- Preventing muscular aches and eye strain
- Mobility, posture improvement and muscular relaxation exercises
- Tips for combatting physical inactivity
Load handling training
Our courses on load handling focus on the best practices and are designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and efficiently handle loads. Topics include:
- Acquisition of essential load handling skills
- Identification of hazards and application of ergonomic principles
- Prevention of musculoskeletal pains and injuries
- Application of the nine load handling action principles
- Cognitive and organizational aspects
- Practical exercises (on-site training only)
- Pre-shift activation routine
All our training activities are based on the latest advances in the field or ergonomics and are offered in virtual and classroom (on-site) mode.
Advisory services
Olympe puts the vast expertise of its ergonomics specialists at your service to advise and assist you in your efforts to improve and optimize work spaces and working methods. Our advisory services include:
- Selection and purchase of best-suited equipment
- Optimization of work spaces and environments
- Evaluation and recommendation of specialized tools and equipment
Ergonomics and economics go hand in hand!
Each dollar spent on ergonomics is an investment in your personnel’s physical and mental health, and is largely recouped through the reduction of expenses incurred as a result of occupational injuries, loss of productivity, and absenteeism.
Why wait? Contact us now to improve your occupational health posture with our ergonomics services!