Published by Sonne, Villalta and Andrews in Applied Ergonomics in January 2012.
The method identifies the priority intervention areas in offices, analysing:
- The characteristics of the chair and how to sit on the chair.
- The distribution and how to use the monitor and telephone.
- The distribution and how to use the peripherals, keyboard and mouse.
- Duration of exposure.
It is a fast and systematic method to assess a workers’ postural risks. The analysis can be carried out before and after an intervention to show that the modifications have been useful in reducing the risk of injuries.
