24/7 Monitoring of Worker Ergonomic Behaviours

AI Ergonomic Assessment systems, such as those supported by the Protex.ai platform, are instrumental in reducing workplace injuries by evaluating risks associated with poor ergonomic practices. Our system utilises advanced technologies to conduct REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) and assess general bad postures that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders or other physical harms.

Here’s how these assessments help:

Continuous Monitoring: The system continuously monitors the posture and movements of employees during work. By using AI to analyse postures, it can identify poor ergonomic practices that may not be evident during occasional observations.

Immediate Feedback: When the system detects poor ergonomics, such as harmful postures or movements, it can immediately alert supervisory personnel. This real-time feedback allows for quick corrective actions, helping to prevent prolonged exposure to risky behaviours.

Detailed Assessment Reports: The platform produces detailed ergonomic reports based on REBA scores and other posture assessments. These reports highlight specific areas of risk and recommended improvements, aiding in creating more ergonomic work environments.

Training and Education: The insights gained from AI-driven ergonomic assessments can be used to tailor employee training programs. This helps in educating workers about the importance of ergonomics and teaching them how to maintain optimal postures to avoid injuries.

Long-Term Health Benefits: By reducing the risk factors associated with poor ergonomics, the system helps lower the incidence of workplace injuries, promotes better overall employee health, and potentially reduces associated healthcare and compensation costs.

Incorporating AI ergonomic assessments into workplace safety programs thus serves as a proactive approach to managing and mitigating ergonomic risks, leading to a healthier, safer, and more productive workplace.

Protex.ai’s ergonomic assessment system identifies improper lifting or posture using sophisticated AI-driven technologies, primarily through computer vision and machine learning techniques. Here’s how the process works:

Video/Stream Analysis: The system utilises cameras positioned around the workplace to capture video footage of workers as they perform their tasks.

Pose Detection: Advanced algorithms analyse the video/stream feed to detect the posture and movements of each worker. This includes identifying key points on the body, such as joints and limbs, to construct a virtual skeleton model that reflects the worker’s pose.

Motion Analysis: The system evaluates these detected poses against ergonomic criteria. It specifically looks for movements and positions known to pose risks, such as bending at the waist instead of the knees during lifting, or maintaining a hunched posture for extended periods.

Risk Assessment: Using the posture data, the system calculates risk scores based on established ergonomic assessment tools like REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment). These scores help determine the level of risk associated with specific postures and actions.

Feedback and Alerts: When the system identifies a posture or lifting technique that falls outside the safe ergonomic guidelines, it immediately generates alerts. These can be directed to the supervisor for further action.

Reporting: The ergonomic assessment tool compiles data over time, providing reports that highlight frequent risky behaviours and trends. This can inform ongoing training and ergonomic improvements in the workplace.

By continuously monitoring and analysing worker behaviour in real-time, the AI-driven ergonomic assessment system helps identify and correct unsafe practices, reducing the risk of injuries associated with improper lifting or poor posture.

Yes, Protex.ai’s ergonomic assessment system can track trends in ergonomic compliance over time. It collects and analyses data continuously, allowing it to generate detailed reports that highlight patterns and changes in ergonomic practices among workers. This capability enables organisations to monitor the effectiveness of their ergonomic interventions and identify areas where additional training or adjustments may be needed. By understanding these trends, companies can proactively manage workplace ergonomics, ultimately reducing the risk of injuries and improving overall workplace health and productivity.