V Skill HF-D10.6-001 transversal 8 skills

Working ergonomically

Arranges working height, aids and task sequence so that an operation is carried out in a favourable posture with as little load as possible.

How hrmforce measures this

Structured workplace observation with a form based on behavioural anchors.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Adjusts chair, work surface or lifting aid as instructed and uses the aids provided for lifting work. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Adapts own workplace and task sequence to the job, alternates operations and points out unfavourable postures to colleagues. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Sets the ergonomic design standard for workplaces, assesses new aids and builds ergonomics into design and purchasing. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
V	Setting up a workstation Workstation setup	Sets height, distance and position of table, chair and tools to the user dimensions and the task.	rising
V	Applying lifting technique Lifting technique	Lifts using the prescribed technique with the load close, straight back, using the legs and without twisting.	stable
V	Selecting an aid for physical work Lifting aid selection	Chooses an aid such as a hand truck, hoist, vacuum lifter or roller track that replaces manual lifting.	rising
V	Adjusting working height to the task Working height	Brings the work to the height that suits the task, from fine work high to force work slightly lower.	rising
V	Setting up a display screen workstation Display screen workstation	Arranges screen, keyboard, mouse and chair so the display is at eye level and the arms are supported.	rising
V	Arranging task sequence ergonomically Task sequencing	Arranges operations in a sequence and layout that keeps reaching, bending and twisting to a minimum.	rising
V	Using lifting and hoisting equipment Hoisting equipment	Uses a hoist, small crane or lifting sling according to the working load and checks the inspection before use.	stable
V	Carrying out an ergonomic workplace check Ergonomic assessment	Walks a workplace through a checklist on height, reach, posture and aids and notes improvement points.	rising