The ergonomic design of workplaces and work organisation in a small and medium size enterprise

An analysis of the company's workplace showed that:

• fettlers have to bend forwards to perform many of their tasks;
• they have to handle heavy loads (18-20 kg);
• awkward positions are taken when seizing cast parts that are far apart and sometimes below trunk level;
• the height of the workbench and grinding machines is not adapted to workers;
• climate, lighting and noise conditions are poor;
• there is no policy for breaks and job rotation.