MSD 60-day average absence
Le problème
87 % of construction occupational diseases: average cost 60 days absence, skilled labour shortage.
Sept Tools
Mygale and Gecko compensators up to 40 kg: vibration 0.35 m/s², chronic strain eliminated.
Sept Tools
Construction site ergonomics solutions
A complete range of exoskeletons, trolleys and load compensators to eliminate musculoskeletal disorders on construction sites.
Musculoskeletal disorders account for 87 % of recognised occupational diseases in French construction. Each work stoppage costs an average of 60 days of absence and several thousand euros to the company, not counting the degradation of human capital and the shortage of skilled labour. Sept Tools has made ergonomics its primary innovation focus by developing a complete range of solutions compatible with its own brushless machines. Investment is typically recovered in less than twelve months thanks to recovered productivity and reduced sick leave.
Measured performance
87 %
MSDs in construction
Share of construction occupational diseases linked to MSDs. Source: French health insurance.
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Felt weight
Compensators and gantries fully cancel machine weight.
12 months
Typical ROI
Average payback for a French construction SME.
60 days
Average MSD leave
Average absence per recognised construction occupational disease.
Traditional method vs Sept Tools
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Without ergonomic solutions
- 87 % construction OD: shoulder and lumbar MSDs
- Useful shift 2 h with raised arms
- Sick leave averaging 60 days
- Skilled labour shortage
- Risk assessment undocumented, audits at risk
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Sept Tools ecosystem
- Zero felt weight, MSDs prevented
- Full-day useful shift, pace x2 to x3
- Sick leave reduced, human capital preserved
- Trade made attractive, operator retention
- Risk assessment complete, technical sheets provided
Why Sept Tools
Why choose French brushless tools?
Scourpio exoskeletons
Arm weight transferred to the belt: pain-free raised arms.
Mygale and Gecko gantries
Load compensators up to 40 kg: zero felt weight.
Eland and Gazelle trolleys
Working at height without lift or scaffolding up to 3.80 m.
OSHA / HSE compliance
Strain documentation provided for risk assessment and subsidy applications.
Our ergonomics approach
1
Workstation diagnosis
Strain rating, identification of aggravating factors per operation.
2
Solution selection
Eland, Mygale, Gecko or Scourpio depending on orientation and machine.
3
Implementation
Installation, operator training included on site or by video conference.
4
Risk assessment documentation
Strain technical sheets provided for the single risk register.
5
ROI measurement
Pace, leave and operator satisfaction tracking over 6 to 12 months.
- 1
Workstation diagnosis
Strain rating, identification of aggravating factors per operation.
- 2
Solution selection
Eland, Mygale, Gecko or Scourpio depending on orientation and machine.
- 3
Implementation
Installation, operator training included on site or by video conference.
- 4
Risk assessment documentation
Strain technical sheets provided for the single risk register.
- 5
ROI measurement
Pace, leave and operator satisfaction tracking over 6 to 12 months.
Our solutions
View all our products Which machine for your job site?
The machines below are selected for this application: brushless motors, dust captured at the source (class H extraction) and anti-MSD design. Quote within 24h.
View product Mygale
The Mygale gantry carries the grinder for wall and ceiling work, taking the load off the operator's arms. 31 kg, stable H frame, adjustable height. Compatible with Petit Potam, Fouine XB165, Gazellomur. RULA measurements: muscular load divided by 5 across 200 m² of walls vs manual grinding. Pairs with the Gecko balancer and Eland trolley for larger surfaces. Roanne, 48h after-sales.
View product Gecko
The Gecko balancer mechanically offsets the weight of the wall grinder (Petit Potam, Fouine, Gazellomur) across all positions. 12.3 kg, generous vertical and lateral travel, no battery. The operator guides the machine without bearing the load, dividing RULA-measured fatigue by 5 across 200 m² of walls. Compatible with the Mygale gantry and Eland trolley. Roanne, 48h after-sales.
View product Exosquelette Scourpio
Scourpio is our passive exoskeleton for ceiling grinding and all overhead work (drilling, painting, plastering, asbestos abatement). 4.6 kg, no battery, no motor, mechanical springs. Relieves the rotator cuff and trapezius, the main MSD driver in construction. Donned in under 1 minute, compatible with standard PPE. Designed for long sessions in full PPE (SS3/SS4 asbestos). Roanne.
View product Eland Bras de poncage
The ELAND GRINDING ARM is a ceiling grinding trolley fitted with a grinding arm module to support the FOUINE or FOUINETTE grinder.
View product Eland Leve-plaque
The ELAND BOARD LIFTER is a multi-function trolley fitted with a board-lifting module that allows you to raise boards to the ceiling or wall without effort and without musculoskeletal
View product Eland Forage plafond
The DRILLING TROLLEY is a multi-function trolley that can be fitted with 2 different modules for ceiling drilling.
View product Gazelle Premium
The Gazelle Premium trolley carries the Fouine XB165 (or other compatible machine) for strain-free ceiling grinding. 36.2 kg, working height up to 3.80 m, non-marking wheels. Single-operator throughput 7 to 12 m²/h on concrete, x4 vs manual pole. Compatible with class H vacuums IU33 Longopac and IU40-200. Built in Roanne, European delivery within 5 to 10 working days.
View product Support Nacelle
The MEWP PLATFORM SUPPORT is a gantry frame with a load balancer for all types of wall work, from grinding to drilling. This frame is compatible with all our handheld machines and can be fitted with load compensators ranging from 3 to 40 kg to minimise operator strain during extended use.
Challenges and solutions
Which challenges, and how to solve them?
Strain inspection penalties
Le problème
Non-compliant risk assessment: financial penalties, AT-MP surcharge, criminal liability.
Sept Tools
Sept Tools ergonomic technical sheets: ready-to-use OSHA/HSE documentation.
Useful shift limited to 2 h
Le problème
Raised arms without assistance: shoulder fatigue in 2 h, pace drops 40 % by end of shift.
Sept Tools
Scourpio plus Eland: full-day useful shift, vibration 0.35 m/s².
Scissor lift cost and risk
Le problème
Scissor lift rental: 200 to 400 EUR/day, slow pace, recognised fall risk.
Sept Tools
Eland and Gazelle up to 3.80 m: investment payback in 12 months, zero rental.
Subsidy application rejected
Le problème
Incomplete or non-compliant file: workers comp ergonomic subsidy denied.
Sept Tools
Sept Tools technical documentation for subsidy application: acceptance rate multiplied.
Third-party solutions incompatible
Le problème
Third-party exoskeleton incompatible with existing machines: time lost, partial result.
Sept Tools
Coherent Sept Tools ecosystem: brushless plus ergonomics plus extraction end to end.
Use cases
For which job sites?
Construction SMEs 5 to 15 operators
Grinding, drilling and grooving companies with BTP fleets: equipping 2 to 3 stations with ergonomics. ROI measured under 12 months from recovered productivity and reduced absence.
Occupied tertiary and healthcare
Renovation in occupied offices, hospitals and care homes. Useful shift from 2 h to a full day on overhead operations. Throughput multiplied 2 to 3 times depending on trade.
Asbestos abatement and classified sites
Extended sessions in full PPE: Scourpio exoskeleton plus Eland trolley enables 4 to 6 h continuous in confined zone versus 90 min unassisted.
Facade contractors large surfaces
Prolonged overhead work on civil works, tunnels and facades. Eland and Gazelle trolleys up to 3.80 m, 40 to 60 m² per shift versus 10 to 15 m² manual.
Real-world conditions
Surface prep before structural reinforcement
structural reinforcement · reinforced concrete
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
What is a construction exoskeleton?
An exoskeleton is a mechanical or motorised device that relieves the operator of part of the workload. Our Scourpio is a passive exoskeleton that transfers raised arm weight to the belt, with no battery or electric motor.
What is the investment for an SME?
Investment varies based on the chosen combination. For an SME equipping two to three operators, expect a payback within twelve months thanks to recovered productivity and reduced sick leave.
Do operators need training?
Yes, half a day of training is sufficient to master an ergonomic solution. Sept Tools provides this training free of charge on delivery, on site or by video conference.
Are your solutions eligible for CARSAT subsidies?
Several regional CARSAT bodies subsidise validated ergonomic equipment investment. Sept Tools provides the technical documentation needed for subsidy application files.
What happens in case of breakdown on site?
Sept Tools national service guarantees intervention within 48 working hours in continental France. Spare parts are kept in permanent stock in Roanne to limit downtime.
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