OSHER WORLDWIDE

JP Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka

Knowledge is one of the most powerful and simple solutions in ergonomics. To achieve commitment, buy-in, support, and participation, a company needs to educate both management and employees on how to contribute to an effective ergonomics program. Osher Worldwide uses expert service providers to provide simple, down-to-earth, and functional information. We work with management, helping them to understand and develop a solid foundation in ergonomics. This custom made training program is conducted for the selected personnel (preferably Managers, Supervisors, team Leaders, senior workers etc.) who, then can train and educate the rest of the workers in their group/team on the best ergonomic practices on workplace. This is also called as Train the Trainer program. This is a basic step towards making a safer workplace and building a Healthier work culture in the factory. This is usually done as a part of a broader spectrum program. All personnel training is specifically tailored to fit the needs of your company, depending on who is being trained and the type of work environment you have.

An ergonomics job analysis evaluates the level of ergonomics risk present in a job and is based on industry-tested and scientifically validated risk assessment tools. An in-depth on-site Ergonomic Workplace Assessment can be carried out to quantify the risk factors and propose necessary changes. OSHER Worldwide provides world class ergonomics Consultancy for small to large scale industries like Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Assembly lines, R&D centers, Laboratory, Hospitals etc. For jobs with unacceptable risk levels, solutions are developed that may include, Engineering controls that affect equipment and processAdministrative controls that affect management practicesWork-practice controls that affect how the employee completes the workWellness programs to address potential injuries quickly and inexpensively.Uniquely, we offer a simple and effective approach to meet many of your needs simultaneously.

In this type of program, an ergonomic study is done by generally taking a walkthrough in the floors and finding out any ergo related hazards on plain site. This is also accompanied by a scientific study of musculoskeletal health hazard among workers on different lines and using the data to implement ergonomics principles to prevent / minimize the work relate musculoskeletal disorders (wrmsds) to occur. A scientific report is then generated and handed over to the concerned department to take necessary actions on it. This is a comprehensive study and complies with standard compliance laws. Allows an organization to opt for in-depth workplace ergonomics interventions (including lighting, environment, noise, furniture) instead of individual workplace analysis.This is suitable for newly built offices or at the initiation of a larger ergonomics intervention program.Reduces incidence of pain and discomfort in employeesincreasing job satisfaction, morale and staff retentionreducing absenteeism by encouraging early reporting of symptoms and guiding to proper care giver (on site or outside campus)reducing fatigue related errors maximizing productivityencouraging responsible employee behavior towards their own health

Musculoskeletal injuries, and especially back injuries, are the most frequent type of injuries experienced by healthcare workers. Given current obesity trends in the nation and the need to aid bariatric patients, the risk of back injury is only getting worse. When you consider that, on average, just one back or neck injury can cost thousands of rupees (direct and indirect costs), the bottom line impact can be staggering. In cases of medical laboratory, lack of training on safe equipment handling methods leads to a significant number of fresh RSI cases arising each year which mainly consist overuse injuries, Back Pain, Neck and Shoulder pain, Compartment syndromes etc. We can address the needs of your entire staff, including office, janitorial, food services, laundry, and material handling. The facts present a case for a welcome change: 8 to 9% of employees in hospitals, nursing care and residential care facilities are injured each yearGreater than 50% of nurses experience back pain each year50-80% of the incidents of low back pain in healthcare workers are attributed to patient transfers65-80% of nurses with back pain do not report it to management. The question at hand is not whether a problem truly exists in safe patient handling, but what approach do you take to solve the problem? We have that answer. We can help you to: Quantify musculo skeletal and other risk factors in a particular job task or job task;Measure program performance; Identify high-risk employees needing assistance before they report an injury;Identify high-risk units where additional focus may be necessary;Monitor compliance.Using evidence based, modern outcome measures like MAPO methods, we provide key metrics, pinpoint high-risk situations, and help drive your organization towards high performance and a culture of continuous improvement. By doing so, you improve patient care, employee health and wellness, recruitment and retention, and your bottom line

On- Site Ergonomics and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) clinics are excellent options towards a pragmatic and holistic employee wellness program. The purpose of In-house clinic is to provide employees with the benefit of customized treatment for their musculoskeletal disorders at the company premise. Osher Worldwides professional are highly trained for the assessment and treatment of computer related musculoskeletal pain and performing Ergonomics Workplace and Posture Assessment (EWPA). Based on the assessment, our therapists will be able to find the severity of the symptoms and design treatment plan which include specialized physiotherapy, Strength training, postural correction and ergonomics adjustments at the workstation Advantages of an On Site Employee Wellness Clinic Convenience of employees is a great benefit of the program. The employee does not spend valuable productive hour for visiting an outside clinic thereby saving a lot of time, energy and money.This can seriously promote the practice of earlier reporting of symptoms of musculoskeletal pains and discomforts and therefore ensure faster and complete recovery.Better and continuous follow up regarding recovery.Identification of ergonomic risk factors and modifications necessary to it.Identification of personal medical risk factors.More effective coordination with members of Human Resources, Facilities and Health Safety team.Highly cost effective. Irrespective of your employee number strength, we have custom made solutions for all corporates. Get in touch with us today to understand how our On-site wellness clinics can be helpful to bring down wok related pains and injuries at your organization.

Since the boom of IT and ITES service in India, the Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) cases related to IT has increased substantially. Office Ergonomics evaluations or Ergonomics Workstation Evaluations (EWA) is a great way to manage and prevent the prevalence of RSI or other work related pains in offices. Many corporate are immensely benefited by providing some kind of Ergonomics solutions to their employees. Process: Our ergonomists will visit on site and perform assessments individual employee basis to find the true cause of the problem through internationally approved, validated and standardized assessment tools / forms. Once the assessment is over and we suggest the necessary actions to rectify the problem to the concerned personnel from the organization. Individual Report are also generated with highlighting the key problems found in the posture or in the workstation and interactive solutions with quantified report can be handed over to the management.

We will provide levels of ergonomics and occupational health and safety awareness programs customized for general or targeted group of employees. The training sessions typically consist of 1-2 hour highly interactive workshops. The training will be process specific (e.g. Type of industry, type of work, variety of work etc) and highly customized to the clients needs. Some topics that can be covered are: healthy computing / computer ergonomics and stretches @ workergonomics in other professions (e.g., laboratory, manufacturing, assembly line, use of precision tools, music, etc.)manual material handling and back care.Ergonomics at home.Oh! my aching back: a comprehensive back care training.Ergonomics for handheld devices and tips for avoiding rsimanaging work and work style during pregnancy and after child birth.Eye care for an it employeesleep and its importance.Common nutritional disorders in modern professionals and its prevention. (with a onsite physician).