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Why should you invest in ergonomics?

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect most employees. According to European Agency for Safety and Health at
Work musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the single largest occupational health hazard in Europe: up to three out of five
employees report musculoskeletal symptoms. In addition, Confederation of Finnish Industries has reported that employees in
the industrial sector have the most absences due to sickness, on average 16 working days per person/year.

Proper ergonomics can reduce MSD-related absences and improve productivity resulting in significant annual savings.
A study made on estimating the effectiveness of ergonomics interventions revealed that musculoskeletal symptoms and
disorders were reduced 57% and absences due to MSDs reduced 72% as a result of measures that improve ergonomics. The
above mentioned study on the effectiveness of ergonomics interventions concluded that productivity improved 46% through
measures that improved ergonomics

Indeed there are several aspects that proper ergonomics can have a positive impact on in the long run. The benefits of proper
ergonomics are both for the employer and for the employee.

Benefits of ergonomics to the Benefits of ergonomics to the
EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE

• Improves occupational safety and reduces • Improves employees' health and well-being
sickness absences
• Healthy and safe working environments
• Improves employees’ performance promote the ability to work and also have
• Reduces occupational health care costs a positive effect on the ability to function
during leisure time
• Increases productivity and efficiency
• More satisfaction for your work
• Motivates and engages employees

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