Ergonomics Advisor

ERGONOMICS ADVISOR

CONTRACT - 6 MONTHS - SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Purpose of role:

Ergonomic risk management lead and subject matter expert to ensure best practice in order to prevent musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries to employees both in production and office areas for the main site and satellite locations to ensure optimum health, safety and comfort of staff whilst ensuring enhanced productivity.

Key role responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and developing LHUK Ergonomics and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) policies and associated documentation as well as monitoring compliance across the business
• Compile, review and monitor the effectiveness of generic bespoke ergonomic risk assessments and safe systems of work for any work activity that involves hazardous ergonomics such as poor posture/repetitive upper limb work and manual handling
• Compile, deliver and monitor the effectiveness of ergonomics/manual handling competency based training in production areas
• Technically manage the DSE risk management system including undertaking DSE virtual or face to face workstation assessments both for site and homeworkers on main site and at satellite stations as required
• Provide ergonomic advice and support to managers
• Provide self-management advice to employees in the event of a work caused or work impacting MSK injury following robust assessment criteria
• Undertake functional work capability assessments for fitness to return to work/remain (fit) at work/ suitability for redeployment in order to assist Occupational Health/Line Managers of any reasonable adjustments that are required
• Provide work conditioning programmes to assist employees with return to work/fitness to work with regard to MSK conditions that are work caused or work impacting
• Provide ergonomic advice for office refurbishments and ergonomic equipment in production areas to reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries
• Provide anthropometric advice to assist with changes to equipment/process/workplace environments
• When required, participate in the incident investigation process in terms of ergonomic advice and support
• Provide advice and guidance to the business in relation to bespoke safety footwear provision, including orthotics, when required for a specific health condition
• Where appropriate, generate detailed and accurate reports regarding ergonomic performance across the business that highlight the impact of ergonomic intervention
• Analyse available ergonomic data to support the formulation of ergonomic interventions and improvements

Essential Knowledge, skills and experience

• Formal Ergonomics qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience working in occupational health and, ideally, within a manufacturing/engineering environment
• State registered with the UK Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Detailed knowledge of ergonomics tools and techniques
• Possess a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to implement a biopsychosocial approach
• Health and safety management qualification at NVQ Level 4 or above
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Detailed knowledge of UK law and statutory regulations pertinent to ergonomics
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both inside and outside of the Company.
• Project Management skills
• Basic computer literacy to the extent of using company systems and software to undertake analysis and the generation of professional reports.
• UK Driving Licence

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