One system, various options

Measuring and reducing physical stress

Create digital risk assessments. Safe workplace design –  data-based and flexibly customised to your individual needs. Use scalefit's services exactly as you need them.

scalefit has been a pioneer in the field of workplace analysis using motion capture technology for 15 years and has its roots in the world of biomechanics and software development. Our award-winning software solution INDUSTRIAL ATHLETE is used worldwide and has significantly contributed to the progress of the industry.

As part of an interdisciplinary network and with extensive experience in the field of occupational health and safety research, we support companies with scientific expertise and cutting-edge analysis methods. Our services are characterized by their high flexibility, short turnaround times, and excellent value for money.

Expertise

COMPETENCE in Ergonomics

Dr. Frank Emrich is a scientific assistant at the Institute for Biomechanics of the German Sport University Cologne and founder of scalefit. After having studied sports science, he obtained his doctor's degree in biomechanics (2000) under Prof. Dr. G.-P. Brüggemann. His expertise includes occupational biomechanics and ergonomics in research and teaching. He headed long-term industrial prevention projects as well as the widely acclaimed prosthetic study "Oskar Pistorius".

From 2014 to 2016 he worked as a research assistant at the OSH-Institute of the German Social Accident Insurance in Sankt Augustin. As part of the MEGAPHYS project, he conducted a large number of occupational scientific examinations using the CUELA measuring system.

Dr. Emrich is a member of the DIN Standards Committee on Ergonomics (DIN), the Society for Ergonomics (GfA) and the Ergonomics Competence Network (ECN), which awarded him the German Ergonomics Award "Innovation" in 2020.