Optimal control of environments and human capital

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The Ortec Group adopts a systemic approach (organization, work, technical systems) with strong added value to meet its customers’ expectations in terms of Ergonomics and Human and Organizational Factors (EHOF). Our offer is based on a thorough assessment of human capital and of health, on training to support change and improvement in performance for both the people and the system.

Our Expertises

Missions

Controlling the risks related to Human and Organizational Factors (HOFs) in projects
Identifying and preventing risks of errors and work fatigue
Designing safe and efficient Man Machine Interfaces (MMIs), equipment and workspaces
Developing safe and efficient professional and management practices
Controlling technical and organizational developments
Understanding and acting effectively with respect to organizational dysfunctions
Improving learning from experience
Meeting customer or regulatory requirements

EXPERTISE AND SERVICES

Supporting HOFs in engineering processes

Analysis of the sensitivity of future situations to HOF risks
Formulation of Human Factors requirements
Plan for the integration of Human Factors in projects
Design initiatives for HOFs
Follow-up of Human Factors requirements

Ergonomics of MMI and workspaces

Ergonomic diagnosis of the existing
Identification of user needs
User-centric design approach
Tests and assessments
Ergonomic Project Management Assistance: specification, statement of work, works monitoring, approval/receipt

HOF consulting and expertise

Writing of guides and doctrines
HOF diagnosis of operational situations
HOF analysis of events
Improvement of feedback processes and tools
Training in HOF
Set up of crisis management

Quality of working life, health and safety at work

Diagnosis of occupational stress/work fatigue
Diagnosis of safety cultures
Organizational micro-diagnosis
Maturity diagnosis: questionnaires, group interviews
Diagnosis of management system for rescue and first aid in the workplace
Assistance in setting up workplace first-aid management system (certification ILO OSH, MASE, OHSA 18001, ISO 45001)
Support of action plans: training, coaching, coordination, project, etc.

FIELDS OF INTERVENTION

Evaluating human capital and health

Prevention of occupational hazards
Musculoskeletal disorders
Management of workplace rescue and first aid
Disability
Hygiene and safety
Diversity
Psychosocial risks
Fatigue
Senior

Improving performance

Logistics
Organization
Workspaces
Design of tools/products
Architectural projects, industrial units
HOF engineering process
MMI
Supervision
Website

Training to support change

Musculoskeletal disorders
Night work
Fatigue
Single document for the assessment of occupational hazards
Ergonomics
HOF
Psychosocial risks
Designing an MMI
Workstation layout
Project leadership

EGONOMICS

INNOVATIVE AND EFFICIENT WORKSPACES

Quality, safety, ergonomics and efficiency are at the center of the design and analysis required for workstation layout whether set up in individual or common areas. The solutions envisaged must stem from a technical, organizational and economic compromise. For more than 15 years, SOM Ligeron, a subsidiary of the Ortec Group, has supported its customers in the design and layout of innovative and efficient workspaces and workstations. A team of specialists works on ergonomic integration and seeks operational solutions which are in line with the company’s requirements. Taking into account performance and the quality of working life is essential to building a solid foundation for the company which will promote its development.