Some factors in the food and beverage industry present a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing ergonomics. This e-book will guide you in best practices for this environment.
“It is critical to design the workplace right the first time in this industry because you rarely get a chance to make retrofits. The profit margin on the final product is typically quite small.”
Jeff Sanford, CPE
Director of Consulting & Ergonomics Engineer
VelocityEHS
The food and beverage industry has a special responsibility to ensure the product-out-the-door is safe for the consumer, while also ensuring the production process is safe for employees. Several unique factors including wet/cold environments, FDA regulations, sanitation requirements, and a complex supply chain can make managing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) challenging.
This e-book, part of our industry spotlight series, outlines methods to mitigate MSD risks and improve the ergonomics process.
The five steps to managing ergonomics in the food and beverage industry include:
Some factors in the food and beverage industry present a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing ergonomics. This e-book will guide you in best practices for this environment.
“It is critical to design the workplace right the first time in this industry because you rarely get a chance to make retrofits. The profit margin on the final product is typically quite small.” Jeff Sanford, CPE The food and beverage industry has a special responsibility to ensure the product-out-the-door is safe for the consumer, while also ensuring the production process is safe for employees. Several unique factors including wet/cold environments, FDA regulations, sanitation requirements, and a complex supply chain can make managing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) challenging. This e-book, part of our industry spotlight series, outlines methods to mitigate MSD risks and improve the ergonomics process.
Director of Consulting & Ergonomics Engineer
VelocityEHS
The five steps to managing ergonomics in the food and beverage industry include:
