Prevention
prevention
Acting jointly for the preservation of employees' health and for the overall performance of the company at the economic, social, and environmental levels: this is the dual objective of the Quality of Life and Working Conditions (QVCT) approach, initiated in 2022 following the National Interprofessional Agreement (ANI) of December 9, 2020 and transposed into the Labor Code Article L2242-1, in August 2021.
To achieve this, employer and staff representatives (notably the CSE) work collectively on 6 themes:
- Organization, content, and execution of work
- Company project and management
- Equality at work
- Social and professional dialogue
- Skills and career paths
- Occupational health and prevention of professional risks.
The integration of an exoskeleton fully fits into this theme, as a primary prevention tool.
But before moving to practice, let's revisit the evolution of the concept of Quality of Life at Work.
In 2013, QVT (Quality of Life at Work) was introduced, following the ANI of June 19, 2013. This initiative already aimed to improve both working conditions and the overall performance of companies. However, the system is not always well understood, and in companies, measures unrelated to work are often applied as QVT measures, such as yoga classes, vegetable basket deliveries, etc...
To more clearly define the framework, QVCT (Quality of Life and Working Conditions) was launched in 2022, specifying in its title that the program concerns the improvement of working conditions and content, rather than the improvement of life at work in a broader sense.
Adopting a QVCT approach means working collectively (employees, employers, CSE, and other employee or employer representatives) and over time, on 6 closely related topics:
Allow all employees to perform quality work and ensure the maintenance of work-life balance. Optimize work organization.
Give everyone the opportunity to find meaning in their work and to be able to perform it effectively and satisfactorily.
Ensure equal access for everyone to QVCT, and strive to resolve inequalities in working conditions.
Allow the possibility to easily discuss work at all levels of the company, in order to improve the QVCT.
Offer each employee the opportunity to develop and progress in their work.
Improve primary prevention by addressing risks at their source in all company positions. Prevent occupational wear and integrate the QVCT approach with the prevention of occupational risks.
Companies with 50 or more employees have a legal obligation to implement a QVCT approach. This is concretely translated into an annual negotiation between the employer and employee representatives (often the CSE) to define the action plan and commitments made to improve working conditions and professional equality.
To learn all about implementing the QVCT approach, the ANACT (National Agency for the Improvement of Working Conditions) publishes a guide in pdf format: consult the ANACT 2023 reference guide.
This is an effective solution in occupational health prevention, by contributing to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) during tasks that require repetitive movements or heavy lifting.
Notably, it results in:
- A reduction in pain through decreased physical load
- An adapted postural support
- A reduction in hardship and fatigue felt
The Hapo exoskeleton can also be integrated into your company's DUERP (Unique Document for the Evaluation of Professional Risks) as a preventive measure. The DUERP will then be used to inform the assessment and actions to be implemented during the QVCT.
As part of its QVCT approach, the clinic has equipped its storekeeper with a Hapo exoskeleton, with the aim of improving working conditions and postures during handling tasks (Read their testimony on LinkedIn).
No, it is intended for positions with high physical strain (manual handling, repetitive work, back bending, awkward postures, etc.).
Yes, accompanied test phases are offered by Hapo.
Workstation analysis, advice and selection of an exoskeleton, field tests, personalized adjustment, training, and implementation follow-up.
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended as part of social dialogue.
Reduction of fatigue, improvement of posture, preservation of physical health and employee appreciation, decrease in absences.
Our teams are at your disposal to assess your needs and organize real-life tests to allow your employees to experience the benefits of exoskeletons in their work environment.
Our teams are at your disposal to assess your needs and organize real-life tests to allow your employees to experience the benefits of Hapo exoskeletons in their work environment.
