Ergonomics Implementation Charter

Below is a typical charter for implementation of Ergonomics in an organization. You may adopt it with suitable modifications to suit your own context.

Objectives

• Provide strategic direction and guidance for Ergonomics initiatives.
• Promote Ergonomics consciousness amongst all employees at all levels.
• Improve quality of work life by making work place safer and by reduction in work related stresses.

Deliverables

• Trained cadre of ergonomics Facilitators.
• Theme based ergonomic Standards as company-wide reference.
• Information ergonomics website.
• Ergonomics mapping and audits related information.

Activities

• Hold monthly meetings to review progress on
  • Ergonomics projects
  • Ergonomics facilitators activities
  • Ergonomics website update
  • Application of theme based ergonomics norms
  • Ergonomics promotional programs
• Arrange and organize training and workshops.
• Conduct progress audits.
• Conduct surveys to evaluate impact of ergonomic initiatives.

Critical Success Factors

• Accord due consideration to application of Ergonomics concepts at design stage.
• Adherence to Ergonomics standards in existing Work systems.
• Employee motivation for adherence to Ergonomics norms.
• Higher management's visible support in propagation of concepts of Ergonomics.

Benefits

• Safer and stress free work environment.
• Improvement in human productivity.