IllustrativeErgonomics Regulations readiness checklist
The eleven questions to answer before an inspector asks them.
| Check | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Risk assessmentHave ergonomic risks been identified and assessed for all work areas and tasks? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Risk assessmentWas the assessment done or overseen by a competent person (for example an ergonomist)? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Risk assessmentIs the assessment reviewed when processes, equipment or people change - and at planned intervals? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ControlsAre control measures in place following the hierarchy of controls (eliminate, engineer, administer, PPE)? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ControlsAre ergonomic principles considered when buying equipment and designing workstations or processes? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Information and trainingHave employees been informed of ergonomic risks and trained on safe work practices? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Information and trainingAre health and safety representatives and committees consulted on ergonomic risks? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Health surveillanceIs there a process for medical or health surveillance where the assessment shows it is needed? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Health surveillanceCan employees report discomfort early, and are reports followed up? | ☐ | ☐ |
| RecordsAre assessments, control measures, training and surveillance records kept and easy to produce for an inspector? | ☐ | ☐ |
| RecordsAre contractors and remote or home workers included in the ergonomics programme? | ☐ | ☐ |
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