Hanover ergonomics interactive toolkit
Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplace is a proactive strategy to keep workers safe, and reduce lost time and workers’ compensation claims stemming from preventable injury.
At Hanover Risk Solutions, we are committed to assisting our customers improve their occupational health and wellness—and that of those they manage—through solution-focused resources and self-assessment tools.
The hierarchy of controls
In this course, we cover tips for everyday ergonomic health and valuable self-evaluation tools, applicable to a variety of workplace settings. To start, we want to familiarize you with the Hierarchy of Controls, an established workplace safety protocol used to identify and mitigate occupational health and safety exposures. Watch this video for a quick overview.
Let's get to work
To get started, please select the workplace setting most relevant to you. Keep in mind the management of an ergonomic safety strategy, no matter what the setting, should include:
- A review of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 logs, workers’ compensation claims information and incident reports
- Worker surveys and interviews
- Walk-around office, floor, or site inspections
- Routine job evaluations
Office/professional environment
including sitting desks, standing desks, and remote work done on computer
Labor and industry
including repetitive motion, posture, tools, material handling, care for others, and more
This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not provide any coverage or guarantee loss prevention. The examples in this material are provided as hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. The Hanover Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“The Hanover”) specifically disclaim any warranty or representation that acceptance of any recommendations contained herein will make any premises, or operation safe or in compliance with any law or regulation. By providing this information to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you. The decision to accept or implement any recommendation(s) or advice contained in this material must be made by you.
Hanover ergonomics interactive toolkit
Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplace is a proactive strategy to keep workers safe, and reduce lost time and workers’ compensation claims stemming from preventable injury.
At Hanover Risk Solutions, we are committed to assisting our customers improve their occupational health and wellness—and that of those they manage—through solution-focused resources and self-assessment tools.
The hierarchy of controls
In this course, we cover tips for everyday ergonomic health and valuable self-evaluation tools, applicable to a variety of workplace settings. To start, we want to familiarize you with the Hierarchy of Controls, an established workplace safety protocol used to identify and mitigate occupational health and safety exposures. Watch this video for a quick overview.
Let's get to work
To get started, please select the workplace setting most relevant to you. Keep in mind the management of an ergonomic safety strategy, no matter what the setting, should include:
- A review of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 logs, workers’ compensation claims information and incident reports
- Worker surveys and interviews
- Walk-around office, floor, or site inspections
- Routine job evaluations
Office/professional environment
including sitting desks, standing desks, and remote work done on computer
Labor and industry
including repetitive motion, posture, tools, material handling, care for others, and more
This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not provide any coverage or guarantee loss prevention. The examples in this material are provided as hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. The Hanover Insurance Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“The Hanover”) specifically disclaim any warranty or representation that acceptance of any recommendations contained herein will make any premises, or operation safe or in compliance with any law or regulation. By providing this information to you, The Hanover does not assume (and specifically disclaims) any duty, undertaking or responsibility to you. The decision to accept or implement any recommendation(s) or advice contained in this material must be made by you.