For manufacturing, pharma & food production
Manufacturing & production
Line ergonomic assessments, practical manual handling training and Functional Capacity Evaluations for Irish manufacturing, pharma, medical device and food production sites.
Qualified instructors · Vendor onboarding support · Multi-shift · Galway HQ, nationwide
Since 1995
Workplace safety services for Irish employers
Manual handling
Employee training delivered by appropriately qualified instructors
DSE assessments
Documented onsite and remote workstation assessment options
HSE guidance
HSE guidance says classroom-based training is delivered by HSE instructors where available, or by Usafety
Usafety delivers ergonomic assessments and practical manual handling training to Irish manufacturing, pharma, medical device and food production sites. Programmes scale from a single line assessment to multi-shift, multi-site rollouts. We routinely complete contractor pre-qualification and vendor onboarding for tier-1 pharma and medical-device clients. Underpinned by our specialist ergonomics team, with scope agreed for the relevant laboratory, production and production ergonomics.
What we deliver
For manufacturing sites
Line ergonomic assessments
Workstation, reach, repetition and force assessment. Engineering and admin control recommendations.
See ergonomic assessmentsManual handling training
Practical employee training onsite at your plant, with real-process delivery and multi-shift coverage.
See manual handlingFunctional Capacity Evaluation
Return-to-work and pre-employment fitness for physically demanding production roles.
See FCEWhere we work
Production settings
Manufacturing & production
Discrete and process manufacturing, assembly, packaging, materials handling.
Pharmaceutical & medical device
Cleanroom production, packaging, lab ergonomics, microscope and analyser posture.
Engineering & precision
Precision assembly, electronics, instrumentation. High-repetition micro-tasks.
Food & beverage production
Production line, packaging, materials handling, hygienic-environment ergonomics.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What does manufacturing line ergonomic assessment cover?
Line ergonomic assessment looks at workstation height, reach, repetition, force, posture, vibration exposure, rotation between tasks, and the cumulative musculoskeletal load on operators across a shift. It produces specific, actionable recommendations for engineering controls (jigs, fixtures, lift assists), administrative controls (rotation, break patterns) and PPE.
Is manual handling training mandatory in manufacturing?
Irish manual handling rules require employers first to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible, then assess and reduce remaining risk. Employees exposed to relevant risks need adequate, task-specific information and training. Usafety delivers practical employee training onsite through instructors with the relevant QQI Level 6 instructor qualification.
Can you assess pharmaceutical and laboratory ergonomics?
Yes. Cleanroom, lab and pharmaceutical-production environments can involve specific ergonomic considerations, including gowning, repetitive pipetting and small-instrument work, microscope and analyser posture, glovebox reach, and prolonged standing. We agree the assessor, scope and relevant tasks before work starts.
How quickly can you respond to a manufacturing tender?
Quotes typically come back within 4 working hours from our Galway or Dublin office. For larger formal RFPs, we typically respond within the tender deadline with a fully scoped proposal.
Do you serve pharmaceutical sites under contractor onboarding?
Yes. Many of our pharmaceutical and medical-device clients require contractor inductions, vendor pre-qualification (Avetta, Achilles, etc.), insurance evidence and method statements. We are familiar with these workflows and can provide everything required.
What about return-to-work for line-injury cases?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation provides objective documentation of physical capacity against role demands. Useful where occupational health, insurance or the worker themselves needs a structured assessment of fitness to return, including workplace accommodation recommendations.
Get a manufacturing quote
Tell us your site, shift pattern and what you're trying to solve. We'll come back with a quotation and available dates.
- Quotation + dates within 4 working hours
- Contractor pre-qualified
- Multi-shift, multi-site capable