Risk factors

Although individual health and characteristics (age, sex, weight, etc.) must be taken into account, recent studies show that strain injuries are the result of a combination of several risk factors:

Biomechanical factors: repetitive movements, excessive strain and/or forceful movements, awkward posture and joint positions, exposure to cold, vibrations, etc.
Organizational factors: workstation organization and environment
Psychosocial factors: how work is perceived by employees, stress from time pressure, etc.

In every company, the combination of risk factors is different, which is why we make a point of getting a clear understanding of each work situation.

Neoditech solutions

Since 2007, we have been developing ergonomic handling and lifting systems. Our primary goal is to optimize postures and reduce the physical strain on operators during their tasks.

Prevention through ergonomics

The term “ergonomics” derives from the Greek words “ergon,” meaning work, and “nomos,” meaning natural laws. In essence, ergonomics is the science of adapting work to suit human capabilities and well-being, thereby improving working conditions.

To achieve this, we consider all work-related aspects, including physiological, psychological, social, objective, and subjective factors.

This comprehensive approach ensures operator satisfaction, comfort, and overall health, leading to improved operational efficiency and productivity gains for the company.

Key figures

Musculoskeletal disorders represent 80% of the occupational diseases reported to France’s state health insurance scheme.

Direct costs of various occupational diseases:

Carpal tunnel syndrome: 11,000€
Lower back pain: 52,000€
Frozen shoulder: 80,000€

Direct costs of workplace accidents:

Average cost of a workplace accident: 3,000€
Average cost of a handling-related workplace accident: 4,500€

Indirect costs:

For the employee:

Sick leave
Medical costs (treatment, hospitalization, physical therapy, etc.)
Loss of wages
Disability
Return to work

For the company:

Liability of the owner
Civil liability
Loss of production
Replacement
Training

Sources: French Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Health.

ROI Calculator:

Neoditech provides an application to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for our collaborative robots.
Here is everything you need to know!

What is ROI?
The ROI calculator helps determine the return on investment for our products.

How does it work?
Simply enter the following data:

Your gross hourly rate
The number of operators currently dedicated to handling
The desired number of operators after installing our equipment
The number of hours devoted to handling per day
The number of working days per month
The multiplying factor for the number of handling hours

Once you input this data, our calculator will provide you with the minimum time required to fully amortize the collaborative robot.

Feel free to contact us at +33 (0)2 40 46 15 71 or by email at info@neoditech if you’re interested in a simulation.

Ergonomics & Preventing Strain Injuries