Corporate So

Ergonomics

Background

Corporate Solutions is a registered ergonomics consultancy. We have conducted consultancy in ergonomics (the scientific study of human work) in a range of industry sectors and our assignments have led us to address the suitability of software, products, concepts for products, workspace and job design.  Our brief is always one of meeting the needs of users and business alike.

Our Approach

Given the diversity of issues addressed by ergonomics we practice a range of approaches and techniques as demanded by circumstance.

Assessment Techniques

Techniques practised are chosen for their suitability given the range and diversity of the user population and the novelty of the product, technology or organisational issue under consideration. The range of techniques practised by our consultants include:

• Observational Analyses;

• Task Analyses;

• Focus Groups;

• One-to-one Interviews;

• Postal and Telephone Questionnaires;

• Training Needs Analysis.

Research Issues

Issues of import to ergonomics which often require assessment during analysis and through design include:

• Demographics and user population definition;

• Legislature and standards;

• Overall business strategy;

• Manufacturing and production constraints;

• Technological developments;

• Cost-Benefit Modelling;

• Training and instruction available to users.

By keeping abreast of emerging standards, best practices and developments in technology we are able to quickly offer state of the art advice on what can reasonably be expected of an organisation when modifying its work environment or developing a new product.

Integrating Ergonomics Findings

Once an ergonomic assessment and design activity has been conducted, it is important that the resulting decisions and actions are taken with due regard to wider project and/or business implications and that recommendations are implemented as intended. Corporate Solutions facilitates this process by working closely with other disciplines.  The latter often include product designers, organisational task forces and human resource representatives.

Our Experience

Projects in which we have been involved include:

• An analysis leading to recommendations on the ergonomic requirements for a wearable communications device for use across industry sectors;
• Identification of hardware and diagnostic tool design issues for telecommunications field engineers;
• Workplace assessment and design for the warehousing and distribution function of a major UK retailer.

On all projects Corporate Solutions works closely with its clients to identify the best way to gather, analyse, interpret and present its findings. Only in this way can we ensure that our clients derive most value from our work.

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