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Corporate programmes

Ergonomics SA

Mining and construction

Ergonomics that works underground, on site and in the cab

Physical-demand analyses, vibration and seating reviews for operators, manual-handling programmes and fit-for-work links - delivered alongside your occupational health medicals.
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The problem

What we see in mining and construction

  • Whole-body vibration and poor seating in mobile machinery
  • Heavy manual handling, awkward postures and overhead work
  • No physical-demand analysis to match workers to tasks
  • Contractors arriving without ergonomics evidence for the SHE file
  • Musculoskeletal injuries driving lost-time injury frequency

The legal angle

Mines: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 and its ergonomics requirements (the OHS Act does not apply to mines). Construction: Construction Regulations, 2014 and Ergonomics Regulations, 2019 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Free screening

Start with a 3-minute check

REBA whole-body assessmentRapid Entire Body Assessment for handling and awkward postures.→NIOSH lifting equationRecommended Weight Limit and Lifting Index for a two-handed lift.→

Also: Get a contractor SHE-file pack

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A physiotherapist coaches a warehouse worker to lift a carton with bent knees and a straight backIllustrative

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

Physical demand analysis (1 job profile)

from R4,500

Core

Contractor compliance pack + operator seating review

from R11,450

Premium

Site/shaft ergonomic risk assessment + training

from R45,000

Physical demand analysis (per job profile)from R4,500
Operator seating and cab ergonomics review (per machine type)from R3,950
Site or shaft ergonomic risk assessmentfrom R32,000
Manual handling and posture training (per delegate)from R450
Contractor ergonomics compliance pack for the SHE filefrom R7,500

Supply it

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Questions we get asked

Do you work under the Mine Health and Safety Act?+

Yes. Mining work is scoped against MHSA requirements and the mine's own codes of practice.

Can you combine this with our medical surveillance?+

Yes. We schedule ergonomics on the same day as TOTG occupational health medicals.

Do you measure vibration?+

Vibration measurements are done with occupational hygiene partners; we interpret seating and posture alongside the results.

How fast can a contractor pack be ready?+

Typically within 5 working days of the site visit.

Request a physical demand analysis

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

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