Design Compliance

There are a number of legal requirements surrounding the provision of plant in an employment setting which are often not adequately observed by designers, manufacturers, suppliers and purchasing officers. The result is an item of plant which fails to comply with OSH requirements and poses as a potential hazard for the end user. Once the budgets are spent and installation is over, accountability, expensive modifications and work place disruptions are difficult to negotiate.

The objective is to provide insulation from potential harm both from the employees point of view and that of the employer who could face legal action should 'serious harm' occur. Designers, manufacturers, suppliers and purchasers are also not immune to culpability.

Who should use this service?

• Clients who commission the design of a new workstation (plant)
• Architects and Designers

The Ergostyle Design Compliance service aims to interpret designs at drawing board stage to identify potential errors and offer solutions prior to manufacture. Following installation , staff training is provided to encourage safe work practices by end users. This covers 2 legal requirements from the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992.