Why Humantech?
"We are experts in ergonomics—the art and science of reducing problems that might arise from the interaction between, people, equipment, and the environment."
Humantech was founded in 1979 with the single focus of improving the lives of the working population. Over the past 30 years, our approach has changed how organizations use the science of ergonomics to improve workplace performance.
We're experts in workplace improvement. Big project or small, we bring tangible benefits to you and your company at every step. Whether you need to deploy a global ergonomics initiative or a single risk assessment, we partner with you to achieve your goals. We listen well, work hard, and evaluate ourselves based upon your success.
Breadth
Our clients include many of the most respected Fortune 500 corporations in the world and we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. Our experience and expertise allows us to integrate our methods to fit your goals, your industry, and your company’s culture.
Depth
The strength of any organization is its people. We provide the largest pool of qualified and dedicated ergonomics professionals of any firm in North America. All Humantech Consultants are certified through the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics and are degreed specialists in fields including kinesiology, biomechanics, and engineering.
Reach
Our consultants have been on the ground, shoulder to shoulder with our clients on five continents. We don't just sit in conference rooms; we are in the field, with you and your employees. Our materials are translated into the world's major languages. We do business wherever you do business.
Services in Ergonomics
Whether you need help with one problem area, or are in the initial stages of developing a comprehensive ergonomics process, Humantech's workplace improvement experts can help.
Our proprietary approach and effective problem-solving methods effectively quantify ergonomic risk allowing your company to focus efforts on the most crucial opportunities.
Cost justification supports improvements to ensure return on investment and sustainable impact. In addition, we transfer knowledge and skills through proven training programs to achieve sustainable gains long after we have achieved our consulting objectives.
Humantech offers a wide range of ergonomics services across four primary areas:
Ergonomics Program Management
Challenged to start your company's ergonomics process? Or need help taking your program to the next level? Our approach will help you build a sustainable ergonomics process that is supported by the infrastructure and values of your organization. And, we'll help you develop an action plan that will accelerate your success.
Ergonomics Training
Need to embed ergonomics into your organization? Humantech has developed a worldwide reputation for transferring the knowledge and skills your team needs to achieve and sustain workplace improvement. From basic ergonomics awareness training to engineering workshops, our hands-on approach ensures each class is custom-matched to your needs.
Workplace Assessments
Is there a work area, job task, or workstation that you need help with? Humantech's ergonomics experts review thousands of jobs every year. Our comprehensive methods not only identify the issues, but offer specific solutions. We will tell you the nature and scope of your ergonomics problem and give you a straight-forward roadmap for improvement.
Engineering and Design
Do you need to make sure your new product, manufacturing process, or office is designed with ergonomics in mind? We identify practical solutions by combining decades of industry experience with group problem-solving. You'll receive the critical dimensions, drawings, and the vendor information you need to design ergonomics in—the first time.
Ergonomics Products
Developed by Humantech experts, these products will help you sustain your ergonomics process long after your consulting objectives have been achieved.
Over the past two decades, Humantech has created publications, posters, and Web-based ergonomics software solutions that continue to provide our clients with valuable tools and methodologies. We've helped thousands of companies optimize cycle times, reduce injuries, and overcome barriers to production, quality, and health and safety.
Ergonomics PublicationsWritten to assist users facing specific ergonomics challenges, our publications combine straightforward problem-solving processes with important ergonomics checklists and proprietary methods. |
Ergonomics Software SolutionsErgonomics is about solutions, not just assessments. Spend more time implementing ergonomics solutions and less time evaluating jobs with The Humantech System™ for the industrial environment or Ergopoint® Office Suite for the office. |