Adapted work matrix
Employees can’t always immediately return to their previous set of tasks after a long absence. The adapted work matrix indicates what workstations are still suitable.
Help ensure a smooth return with a clear overview of work that suits your employee’s needs and capabilities.
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Why choose the adapted work matrix?
- It provides a clear overview of workstations, setting out both physical and mental task requirements.
- The dynamic, interactive matrix gives you support that’s tailored to your organisation.
The adapted work matrix helps you to structurally embed adapted work in your reintegration policy.
What is the adapted work matrix?
You use the adapted work matrix to:
clearly describe task requirements per workstation
clearly identify physical, mental and environmental demands
objectively evaluate opportunities for adapted or different work
provide objective input for the occupational physician during reintegration assessments
develop an ergonomically balanced job rotation
identify quick wins and priorities
Sometimes the risk prevention advisor/occupational physician will decide that you need to adjust the task set of an employee returning after a prolonged absence. But how do you work out what tasks are possible?
The matrix shows for each workstation whether physical strain is likely (red), possible (yellow) or unlikely (green). This allows you to quickly see the options that match your employee’s capabilities.
At organisations with a collective reintegration policy, employees return to work after a long absence up to 40% faster.
Source: RIZIV-INAMI
How does Mensura help in practice?
Mensura supports you every step of the way:
Inventory of all workstations with accompanying information
Quick workplace scan: we assess the physical, mental and environmental demands of all workstations
Creation of the matrix: we tailor everything to your organisation, roles and needs
Implementation support: we ensure you can use the matrix effectively
Our ergonomists work closely with you, your risk prevention advisor, HR and managers. This enables us to come up with a realistic solution that will be accepted.
The matrix isn’t one-size-fits-all. We always adapt it to your organisation, in consultation with your employee, occupational physician and internal teams. In this way, you can build a strong reintegration policy together.
"Employees often tell me they can still work at the counter or cash till without any difficulty. But they forget that this involves standing for long periods and a lot of lifting: newspapers, parcels and so on. The matrix sets out all these risks clearly and gives employers the insight they need to take action."
Karin Dillen
risk prevention advisor/occupational physician at Mensura
1 in 3 people in Belgium on long-term sick leave suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. Prevention and reintegration are therefore essential.
Sources: RIZIV-INAMI & Mensura
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from a traditional risk assessment?
A risk assessment examines risks. The matrix focuses on task requirements and demands and reintegration possibilities. They complement each other in an integrated well-being policy.
How does the matrix support the occupational physician and HR?
The matrix provides an objective basis for decisions on part-time returns to work, task adjustments or workplace changes.
Can the matrix also be used preventively?
Certainly. You can use the matrix to create an overview taking in different risk assessments, improve job rotation and avoid physical overload.
What sectors is the matrix suitable for?
For sectors with physical demands such as production, logistics, healthcare and construction, but also in administrative or hybrid contexts. We tailor everything to your reality.
How does it differ from a traditional risk assessment?
A risk assessment examines risks. The matrix focuses on task requirements and demands and reintegration possibilities. They complement each other in an integrated well-being policy.
How does the matrix support the occupational physician and HR?
The matrix provides an objective basis for decisions on part-time returns to work, task adjustments or workplace changes.
Can the matrix also be used preventively?
Certainly. You can use the matrix to create an overview taking in different risk assessments, improve job rotation and avoid physical overload.
What sectors is the matrix suitable for?
For sectors with physical demands such as production, logistics, healthcare and construction, but also in administrative or hybrid contexts. We tailor everything to your reality.
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