Introduction
Praxis42 was appointed by a national telecommunications company to conduct an ergonomic assessment and devise risk assessment method statements (RAMS) to protect a warehouse employee who was suffering from musculoskeletal injuries following a car accident and a fall.
Client need
The injured employee’s role involved loading pallets and moving them on and off racks in the client’s warehouse. A review was needed to identify the different ways in which the employee moved when carrying out tasks, which tasks they could perform safely and which they could not. Then a set of controls needed to be created to mitigate the manual handling risks.
Solution
Our consultants:
- Carried out an on-site ergonomic assessment with the employee and their line manager to assess work tasks and discuss the medical risks.
- Wrote an ergonomic review with recommendations detailing the controls necessary to mitigate the manual handling risks.
- Devised safe systems of work for each of the employee’s five main work activities through risk assessment method statements (RAMS).
- Conducted a management review to support the line manager to implement safe systems of work in consultation with the employee.
- Carried out periodic reviews with the line manager to ensure measures continued to protect the employee effectively, considering any changes to medical needs, work activities or equipment.
As a result of this in-depth process, specialist equipment was provided by the employer to enable the employee to work safely. They were then able to carry out tasks more efficiently and their sickness absence rate reduced.
Choosing Praxis42 for your risk assessment method statements (RAMS)
Our consultants have assisted high profile organisations across the UK with risk assessment method statements (RAMS). We pride ourselves in ensuring our risk assessments are clear and jargon-free, so they are easy to understand and implement.
We tailor our approach to your specific requirements providing ongoing support and reviewing your risk assessments to ensure they are effective and reflect changing conditions.
