To assess the ergonomique risk associated with manual handling tasks involving weights.
- Méthodologies : Ingénierie, Conception de Produits, Gestion de projet
Load-Load

Load-Load
- Amélioration continue, Ergonomie, Facteurs humains, Ingénierie des facteurs humains (HFE), Production allégée, Amélioration des processus, Analyse des risques, Gestion des risques, Safety
Objectif :
Comment il est utilisé :
- A method used in ergonomics to analyze tasks where a load is handled. It considers the weight of the load, the frequency of handling, and the postures adopted to calculate a risk score.
Avantages
- Provides a quantitative assessment of risk for lifting and carrying tasks; Simple to apply.
Inconvénients
- Focuses primarily on the weight of the load, potentially overlooking other risk factors like posture and duration.
Catégories :
- Ergonomie, Gestion des risques
Idéal pour :
- Evaluating the risk of injury for manual material handling jobs in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
The Load-Load methodology is particularly utilized in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, where manual handling of materials is commonplace. This approach can be applied during the design phase of new workflows or systems, enabling teams to assess the ergonomic viability of tasks before implementation. It serves well in job analysis contexts, such as when evaluating tasks for new employees or when updating safety protocols to reduce injury rates. Teams involved in its application typically include ergonomists, safety professionals, industrial engineers, and occupational health specialists, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to risk assessment. Additionally, it finds usage in developing training programs aimed at teaching employees safe handling techniques, thereby enhancing workplace safety culture. The methodology allows for systematic data collection, which can be utilized to create reports justifying changes to workplace practices or to advocate for investment in ergonomic equipment, further supporting compliance with occupational safety regulations. Organizations often find this quantitative method valuable in substantiating their decisions to management and stakeholders regarding workplace redesign or the introduction of mechanized assistance for high-risk tasks.
Principales étapes de cette méthodologie
- Identify the tasks involving manual handling of loads.
- Determine the weight of the load being handled.
- Assess the frequency of handling tasks (number of repetitions per shift).
- Evaluate the postures adopted during handling (e.g., bending, twisting).
- Calculate the risk score using the load, frequency, and postural data.
- Compare the calculated risk score against established risk thresholds.
- Propose modifications to reduce identified risks based on the analysis.
Conseils de pro
- Incorporate real-time biomechanical analysis tools to capture detailed posture data during load handling tasks, allowing for precise risk assessments.
- Utilize task simulation models that predict injury risk based on varying weights and frequencies, resulting in data-driven decisions for load management.
- Conduct peer reviews of risk assessments within teams, encouraging diverse perspectives to identify potential oversights in load handling evaluations.
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