1. Loughborough University
Loughborough Design School
An Investigation into Ergonomic Assessment methods and their use within
Jaguar Land Rover
by
Lewis Elliott Chalk
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Diploma in
Professional Studies
Industrial placement
at
Jaguar Land Rover
25/06/2014
Lewis Chalk Wendy Morris
Degree Programme: Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)

2. Abstract
The following provides a detailed comparison into Ergonomic assessments within
Industry, with the aim of preventing work place injuries. The objectives of this project
were to analyse a large number of operator roles within Jaguar Land Rover and in
doing so use iterative design to develop several ergonomic tools to improve the ease
of use and quality of completion. By doing so the aim of the improved ergonomic
tools is to reduce the musculoskeletal disorder risk to employees. The use of a range
of developed assessments and ergonomic tools to assess current production tasks
both in the new model programme development and in the workplace has over time
led to a reduction in the physical risk factors that employees are subject to on a daily
basis. However, the user friendliness of these tools can have an impact on the
safety of the work force through incorrect use. Going forward, the methods used in
assessing jobs within Jaguar Land Rover will continue to evolve and include iterative
design reviews to help maintain a safe working environment for all employees.