To help combat the growing number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's), Beacon Mutual's ergonomic specialists provide a wide range of preventative services and training. Specialized programs are available for most industries including manufacturing, office, health care, construction, municipal, supermarkets, and more.

Site Visit Consultation:
A site visit consultation presents to the insured the different ergonomic services that can be provided by a certified ergonomist. It is a valuable opportunity for the ergonomist to understand and briefly view the operations at your business. From the consultation, appropriate services can be recommended and scheduled. The services include, but are not limited to, ergonomics audits, specific workstation or job analysis, management training, office/vdt training classes, and healthy back training classes.

Ergonomics Audit:
An ergonomics audit involves walking through a facility in order to identify ergonomic concerns. These concerns involve workers at-risk for musculoskeletal injury from exposure to risk factors such as awkward posture, muscle force, repetition, duration, vibration, and temperature extremes. Following an ergonomics audit, either a report with concerns and recommendations is written or an immediate discussion of concerns and recommendations is addressed. Note: photographs are usually taken during an ergonomics audit and placed into the report.

Specific Workstation or Job Analysis:
The specific workstation or job analysis identifies risk factors for musculoskeletal injury associated with a particular workstation or job. Following the analysis, a report is furnished with ergonomic recommendations. Note: photographs are usually taken during a specific workstation or job analysis and placed into the report.

Management Training:
A management training session introduces ergonomics and its value to company personnel responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Key personnel can be taught how to conduct a workstation analysis or specific ergonomics training classes. Educational brochures can be provided for the training classes.

Office Worker Training Class:
The Office Worker Training Class focuses on proper posture, stretching, and arrangement of items at the computer workstation in order to eliminate discomfort, promote efficiency, and reduce the risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The 45-minute class can be conducted on-site and all attendees are given an ergonomics educational brochure, specific to the office environment, and a card with simple stretches that can be performed at their workstations.

Healthy Back Training Class:
The Healthy Back Training Class addresses specific tasks and jobs performed by the audience. In addition to proper lifting techniques and stretching, the training class highlights what occurs with our back as we encounter awkward postures, forceful exertions, and poor lifting techniques. The 45-minute class can be conducted on-site and all attendees are given an ergonomics educational brochure and a card with simple stretches that can be performed throughout the day.