Ergonomics at work
Sitting for prolonged periods, repetitive movements, poor posture while lifting... Every job has a physical impact. Did you know that one in three people are taking extended periods of sick leave due to physical strain? And that this figure is rising all the time? It’s time to take action. Good ergonomic practices form the backbone of physical wellbeing in the workplace. With smart, achievable ergonomic solutions, Mensura helps you make progress in terms of both prevention and cure. Not with dry theory, but with what really works.
Why pay attention to ergonomics at work?
Do you suffer from back, shoulder or neck pain? You’re in good (or not so good) company. In Belgium, there are currently more than 500,000 people on long-term sick leave, and that number is rising every year. Of this group, one in three were off work due to muscle or joint problems.
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Even those who carry on working often have similar problems: according to the Federal Public Service for Employment, in 2023, 80% of Belgian employees reported having experienced physical complaints at some point. The number of people who have been put out of action as a result has increased by 2.5 times in the past five years.
The hard truth is that if you do nothing, the problem will get worse.
The good news, though, is that if you take ergonomics seriously, you will:
End up with more vital, productive employees
See falling absenteeism levels and increasing job satisfaction
Be seen as an attractive employer that values its employees
Ensure that those who take sick leave return to work sooner and on a longer-lasting basis
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A good workplace should give you energy, not discomfort or pain. And that’s something we can ensure together.
Relevant training courses
Our ergonomics training courses help your employees develop healthy work habits: from managing physical strains safely, to more conscious movement and practical tips for every workplace.
From hunched over to straight ahead with an effective policy
Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, we can help you develop suitable ergonomic solutions that mean long and healthy working lives. With a tangible, measurable impact. Not standard bullet-point advice, but achievable actions that go beyond rapid relief for symptoms – from workstation analyses to training and strategic guidance. So that physical wellbeing becomes an integral part of your work culture.
Three smart steps, many opportunities
Scan, advice, action – that’s our tried and tested three-step approach. We approach things in this order with good reason. We first analyse your situation and talk to your employees. We then turn findings from different fields into specific improvement measures.
Analysis and diagnosis: ergonomics policy audit, erGO screening, screen work e-survey, focus groups, ergonomics risk assessment
Guidance and advice: ergonomic advice, adapted work matrix, reintegration support, setting up and coaching your own ergonomics project group
Training and tools: for employees and managers
Strategic support: development and implementation of a customized ergonomics policy, advice on workstation design and redesign, advice on your annual action plan and overall risk prevention plan
Mensura helps you with your ergonomics policy
Do you want to address physical complaints systematically and promote physical wellbeing? Mensura is the temporary mobility aid that will help you on the way to a sustainable ergonomics policy.
Let’s take a look together at where your organisation stands, where the risks lie and how we can tackle them effectively. Get started with an ergonomics risk assessment today. You’ll be taking an important step towards a safe, healthy and forward-looking workplace by doing so.