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Ergonomics SA

Laboratories

Precision work with less strain on your neck, shoulders and hands - set-ups designed to support comfortable working

Bench, microscope, pipetting and biosafety-cabinet ergonomics with practical, bench-side training for laboratory teams - on site or online.
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The problem

What we see in laboratories

  • Thumb, wrist and shoulder strain from repetitive pipetting
  • Neck pain from microscopy and biosafety cabinet work
  • Standing for long periods at benches
  • Fixed-height benches and stools that do not adjust
  • High-volume testing periods that push workloads up

The legal angle

Ergonomics Regulations, 2019 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993; repetitive pipetting, microscopy and prolonged standing at benches.

Free screening

Start with a 3-minute check

RULA upper-limb assessmentRapid Upper Limb Assessment for seated and standing tasks.→ROSA office scorerRapid Office Strain Assessment - chair, screen, phone, mouse and keyboard.→

Also: Request a laboratory assessment

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Our method

Measure the person. Fit the task. Document every change.

Services

How we fix it

Indicative launch prices, excl. VAT, "from" prices - final quote after scoping.

Entry

Online lab ergonomics session

from R4,500

Core

Laboratory risk assessment + on-site training

from R17,000

Premium

Multi-lab programme: assessments, training, stools and mats

from R45,000

Laboratory ergonomic risk assessment (per lab)from R9,500
Lab ergonomics training: pipetting, microscopy, BSC work (per session up to 20)from R7,500
Online lab ergonomics session (per session)from R4,500
Individual high-risk workstation assessmentfrom R950

Supply it

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Our group has trained laboratory staff in several provinces, on site and online (2020-2021)
Group experience training laboratory staff in several provinces, on site and online (2020-2021)
Practical, bench-side sessions

Questions we get asked

Can you train several labs at once?+

Yes. We run on-site sessions per lab and online sessions for smaller or remote labs.

Do you follow biosafety rules on site?+

Yes. Our practitioners follow your biosafety and access procedures.

Do you recommend specific pipettes?+

We assess technique and tool fit and give neutral guidance; we do not sell pipettes.

How quickly do we get the report?+

Within 10 working days of the assessment.

Book lab ergonomics training

Tell us about your team and we will come back within one working day.

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