Match Now that you have identified the workforce characteristics and have designed the workstation and work process the last step is to ensure an adequate match exists between the physical and cognitive job tasks and the capabilities of the workforce. If you have filled out the Step-by-Step Checklist you have tracked your progress and have designed the workstation and work process with ergonomics principles in mind. Review the Checklist one more time to identify any gaps and take corrective action. Bottom Line Now is the time to identify and rectify these issues. It becomes a very expensive proposition to try to correct them once you have actually implemented the design. In other words ideas on paper and cardboard are much easier and less expensive to modify than ideas realized in plastic and steel! |