A major player in the wine heritage of the French Rhône Valley
In the picturesque setting of French Gigondas region, at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Maison Gabriel Meffre stands out as a key player in the wine heritage of the Rhône Valley.
As an influential owner-dealer, the business plays a crucial role in The agri-food industry, based on more than 1500 hectares of AOP and IGP vineyards. His expertise in production enriches his trading and breeding activities, encompassing the purchase of grapes or wine as well as the art of winemaking, maturation and blending.
A historic commitment to health and safety at work
For more than twenty years, Maison Gabriel Meffre has demonstrated a constant commitment to the well-being of its employees, integrating Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) into its global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy.
The main objective of the company is the continuous improvement of working conditions in order to preserve the health of its employees.
In recent years, this commitment has resulted in:
- increased attention to the prevention of workplace accidents and dangerous situations;
- the fight against occupational diseases;
- the promotion of a genuine workplace safety culture among all staff, including temporary workers and service providers.
MSD prevention: a strategic challenge for businesses
To deal with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and strengthen its OSH initiative, Julien Notari, technical manager at Maison Gabriel Meffre, has adopted an innovative solution: integration motorized exoskeletons from Japet Medical.
This decision follows an in-depth analysis of the market, showing that the solutions proposed by Japet Medical:
- are based on rigorous scientific studies;
- offer a simple implementation;
- allow rapid adaptation, including for temporary workers.
Measurable results and gradual deployment
The company's proactive approach has produced remarkable results, especially in terms of the number of days of work stoppages between 2018 and 2021.
After successful tests, Maison Gabriel Meffre financed the adoption of exoskeletons and other preventive measures in:
- The production,
- The logistics,
- wine-growing operations,
- and office environments.
One sustainable integration at the service of teams
Since 2021, three exoskeletons have been in operation within the company.
- A device is assigned to a multi-skilled operator who uses it on a daily basis.
- The other two are shared between colleagues and temporary staff.
The benefits are tangible.
Beyond physical support, employees now work with greater serenity, without the fear of injury and with the confidence to maintain an appropriate posture, which is essential to prevent back pain and tension.
