How Microfibre Mopping Reduces Movement Risk

Workplace Mopping Ergonomic Assessment at Royal Melbourne Hospital

Hospital mopping processes underwent rigorous human movement testing to assess and compare the movement risk for employees using different mopping techniques.

What was the methodology used?

ViSafe wearable wireless sensors were fitted to the shoulders and lower back of the study participant. These sensors measured the movement and postural risk while performing typical mopping tasks in a hospital room and bathroom using two different mops.

Method One used a Rubbermaid Microfibre Flat Mop.

Method Two was a Traditional Wet Mopping technique using a Roller Wringer Bucket and Cotton Blend Mop.

Sensor readings were compared to video footage for consistency across both cleaning techniques. Each movement was scored against the benchmarks in the Code of Practice for Manual Handling (Safe Work Australia)

What postural risk-factors were measured?

The ViSafe wireless sensor technology tracks and measures how a person moves while performing real -time workplace tasks to assess the health and safety risks.