Ergonomic Risk

Choose the right methodfor the work.

Ergonomic risk is not one-size-fits-all. Longitude6 helps organizations select the right combination of video analysis, wearable sensors, office technology, job-demand information and expert support.

Video-based analysisWearable sensorsOffice ergonomics
Right method, right taskFLEXIBLE

Ergonomic risk is not one-size-fits-all.

Choose the assessment method based on the work, environment and question you are trying to answer.

Computer VisionShort task video
Wearable SensorsComplex movement
Office ErgonomicsDesk & hybrid work
Job Task AnalysisDemand context

Assessment strategy

Start with the ergonomic question, then choose the tool.

Some tasks are easy to capture on video. Others involve movement through large environments. Office work requires a different workflow again. The strongest program uses the method that fits the exposure being assessed.

Video / Computer Vision

Useful when tasks can be captured clearly and teams want scalable, repeatable posture and movement analysis.

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Wearable Sensors

Useful when work is mobile, complex or difficult to understand from a single camera angle.

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Office Ergonomics

Digital workflows can scale ergonomic support across onsite, hybrid and remote office populations.

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How it works

From screening to targeted intervention.

01

Define the task

Identify the job, process or workstation that needs ergonomic review.

02

Select the method

Choose video, sensors, office assessment or a deeper professional review.

03

Understand the exposure

Use objective information and professional context to identify priority factors.

04

Change & reassess

Modify tools, layout, workflow or task design and measure again where appropriate.

What to evaluate

Ergonomics is about the interaction between worker, task and environment.

Posture & movement

Bending, reaching, overhead work, low-level work and sustained positions.

Force & handling

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grip and other force requirements.

Repetition & duration

How often movements occur, how long positions are held and how demands accumulate.

Workstation layout

Heights, reaches, equipment position and space constraints.

Task context

Job frequency, work sequence, tools, process and environmental conditions.

Intervention impact

Whether changes meaningfully alter the exposure or way the task is performed.

FAQ

Ergonomic risk questions.

Should we use computer vision or wearables?
It depends on the task. Computer vision can be ideal when the work is clearly captured on video. Wearables may be more useful when workers move through large spaces or the movement is difficult to capture from one angle.
Is a Job Task Analysis an ergonomic assessment?
No. A JTA primarily documents what the job requires. Ergonomic assessment evaluates how the work is being performed and where changes may reduce exposure.
Can technology replace ergonomic expertise?
No. Technology can improve scale, consistency and objective measurement, but workplace context and professional interpretation remain important.
How often should ergonomic assessment be repeated?
Reassessment can be useful when equipment, production requirements, processes or workstations change, or after an intervention is implemented.

Use the right ergonomic technology for the task.

Longitude6 can help determine which assessment method fits your workplace, workforce and program goals.

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