The role of an ergonomist in an expert assessment mandate is crucial for evaluating a situation, making an accurate diagnosis, and providing recommendations based on evidence-based data.
We offer expert assessment services tailored to the needs of employers, workers, and unions to better understand situations and objectively assess risks that may cause musculoskeletal disorders.
Objectives of an expert assessment in the workplace
Identifying the causes and consequences of a situation
- Analyzing the factors contributing to a problem or pathology.
- Documenting and describing work procedures, efforts, gestures, frequency, and duration to assist medical experts in understanding the pathology.
Supporting decision-making
- Providing clear, fact-based arguments.
Services included in an expert assessment mandate
In-Depth Ergonomic analysis
- Evaluation of workstations, equipment, and procedures.
- Identification of risks related to movements, postures, and efforts, as well as the presence of other risk factors.
Workstation assessment based on functional limitations
- Verifying whether an employee's functional limitations are respected in a given workstation.
- Recommendations for temporary assignment or reintegration.
- Finding solutions and providing support to ensure compliance with functional limitations.
Expertise in a litigation context
- Preparing reports for presentation in legal proceedings.
- Conducting impartial and rigorous analysis to assess a worker's exposure to risk factors.
- Supporting employers, insurers, employees, or unions in disputes or disagreements related to health or working conditions.
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Do you need an expert report to better understand a situation, take precise and effective action, or support a legal procedure? Contact us today to benefit from our expertise.
