The first step is to understand the nature of the risks in your business to then be able to implement effective control measures that reduce, or ideally eliminate, workplace risks. For food processing environments, this involves a detailed analysis and evaluation of hazardous manual tasks specific to your industry, thereby understanding the potential for injury. Employ Health’s evidence-based approach provides your business a robust process for managing these risks.

What Is A Food Processing-Specific ManTRA?

A Food Processing-Specific Manual Task Risk Assessment (ManTRA) is a tailored assessment tool designed to evaluate musculoskeletal risk factors in manual tasks unique to the food processing industry. It assesses task frequency, duration, and various task characteristics, enabling accurate risk level assessment and identification of necessary control measures.

Together, we evaluate the tasks, focusing on critical characteristics (cycle time, force, speed, awkwardness, and vibration) for different body regions. This collaborative analysis helps in assessing each risk factor, based on the advisory standards.

Risk control measures are then recommended according to the level of identified risk, ensuring effective hazard management specific to your food processing environment.

Enhancing ManTRA with PErforM in Food Processing

In addition to implementing ManTRA, food processing facilities often benefit from the integration of the PErforM tool (Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks) alongside your ManTRA. This encourages employee participation as experts in their tasks, facilitating a more inclusive risk analysis process.

Benefits for Food Processing Businesses and Teams