Home Office Ergonomics Assessment
Working from home? Employ Health can help you set up your home for success. By video conferencing or a home visit we ensure you get the home office ergonomics you need.
Designed for businesses across diverse industries, our ergonomic workstation assessments are the key to unlocking enhanced comfort, reducing injuries and boosting overall efficiency. We will understand the unique needs of your team and offer personalised set ups that not only solve ergonomic issues but also elevate productivity. What sets us apart is our commitment to tailored assessments, ensuring an individualised ergonomic workstation set up that reduces the risks of common injuries.
What Is Workstation Ergonomics?
Workstation ergonomics is a comprehensive approach to designing a workspace that minimises discomfort and reduces the risk of injuries. Employ Health’s service involves detailed ergonomic workstation assessments by experienced physiotherapists who analyse factors such as desk set up, chair ergonomics and overall workstation design.
Employ Health’s physiotherapists provide solutions for current or past musculoskeletal complaints of your team members. By doing a short musculoskeletal screening and ergonomic workplace analysis the physiotherapist can recommend simple implementations and improved ergonomic workstation set up. This ensures team members adopt a comfortable position, preventing ergonomic hazards and minimising the risk of injury.
Ergonomic Risk Factors In The Workplace
Ergonomic hazards can compromise employee wellbeing and productivity. Understanding these hazards and how they affect employees is critical to ergonomic workplace analysis.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Prolonged and repetitive use of poorly designed workstations can lead to musculoskeletal issues in the back, neck, knee, wrist, elbow and hip, resulting in RSI. Employ Health’s physiotherapists offer tailored ergonomic solutions to mitigate these risks.
Acute Injuries
Suboptimal ergonomic workstation set ups affecting equipment layout and operation can compromise musculoskeletal structures, posing ergonomic risks that can lead to sudden injuries. Employ Health’s onsite physiotherapists provide solutions to optimise equipment layout, minimising the risk of associated operations.
Headaches
Incorrect ergonomic workstation set ups can contribute to headaches among team members. Employ Health’s physiotherapists can differentiate between the types of headaches and the likely risk factors for those headaches. They can not only adjust workstations but also consider environmental factors like noise and lighting to alleviate headache risks.
Investing in your team signals they’re valued assets. Their gratitude for a caring employer fosters motivation, focus and engagement, crucial for company success. Prioritising their comfort at ergonomic workstations is fundamental to achieving collective targets.
Enhanced Comfort
Ergonomics improves the comfort of workstations, reducing discomfort and promoting wellbeing. Enjoy a customised work environment that is optimised for your body shape, size and performance.
Increased Productivity
Optimised workspaces boost productivity by promoting comfort and efficiency. Our training guides employees in adopting ergonomic positions for enhanced comfort and efficiency.
Reduced Injuries
An ergonomic workstation set up minimises the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, pain and contributes to a safer workplace.
Improved Morale
Employees feel valued when their wellbeing is prioritised, boosting morale and job satisfaction. A comfortable and safe workplace fosters employee loyalty, reducing turnover rates.
Enhanced Focus & Savings
Proper ergonomics supports focus and concentration, leading to better quality work. Preventing injuries and improving efficiency result in cost savings related to healthcare and lost workdays.
Benefits For Your Business
Unlock the full potential of your workforce with Employ Health’s tailored ergonomic services, seamlessly blending the latest clinical research, anatomical expertise, postural assessments and ergonomic principles. A comprehensive study led by Goggins et al. (2008), exploring the effectiveness and cost benefits of ergonomic workstations found these positive outcomes:
Reduced Musculoskeletal Disorders
A notable decrease in work-related musculoskeletal disorders, fostering a healthier and more resilient workforce.
Fewer Restricted Work Days
Ergonomic workstation set ups contribute to a decline in restricted work days, promoting sustained employee engagement and attendance.
Diminished Compensation Costs
Benefit from reduced workers' compensation costs, optimising financial resources for enhanced workplace wellbeing.
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Call 1300 367 519What Does An Ergonomic Workplace Analysis Involve?
Personalised Assessments
We begin with tailored assessments, delving into previous or existing injuries and conducting musculoskeletal screenings. This personalised approach forms the basis of our ergonomic solutions.
Safety-Centric Implementation
With a focus on safety, we implement ergonomic workstation set ups. Our physiotherapists leverage their expertise to ensure that the set up not only enhances comfort but also mitigates any potential risks.
Industry-Adaptable Expertise
Ergonomic needs extend beyond office spaces. Our experienced physiotherapists bring adaptability, catering to a diverse range of industries. Whether it's an office, factory floor, or vehicles, we specialise in addressing ergonomic challenges across the board.
Continuous Monitoring
Our Recommendations aren't static. We advocate for consistent monitoring and measurement of the implemented solutions. This ensures that the workstation ergonomic set up remains effective and aligned with evolving workplace needs.
Feedback Loop
Regular feedback is integral. We actively seek input from employees and employers to gauge the effectiveness of our recommendations. This two-way communication enables us to refine and adapt our solutions for optimal outcomes.
Ergonomic Workstation Set Up
We deliver simple, practical and cost-effective recommendations, specific to the needs of your workplace. Our Comprehensive Offerings:
Office Ergonomic Workstation Screening Programs
Targeted initiatives to assess and enhance ergonomic set ups in office environments.
Comprehensive Office Ergonomic Workstation Assessments
In-depth evaluations for identifying and addressing ergonomic challenges in office spaces.
Ergonomic Workstation Group Training
Educational sessions fostering ergonomic awareness and best practices within workplace groups.
Vehicle Ergonomic Assessments
Specialised evaluations to optimise ergonomic set ups in various vehicles, ensuring comfort and safety on the move.
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Call 1300 367 519Why Employ Health?
Ergonomics Expertise
Employ Health boasts experienced physiotherapists with a deep understanding of ergonomics, we focus on preventing a diversity of common injuries from musculoskeletal issues to headaches.
Holistic Wellbeing Approach
At Employ Health we believe that ‘health trumps everything’. By investing in your team members to take the health and wellness journey with Employ Health, you will see benefits in their morale, health and effectiveness of their work.
Comprehensive Ergonomic Workplace Analysis
Our ergonomic services extend beyond traditional office set ups. Employ Health conducts thorough ergonomic assessments in diverse work environments, including factories and heavy industries. Our ergonomic solutions are customised for enhanced effectiveness.
Ergonomic assessments are not limited to just office ergonomic workstation set ups. At Employ Health we work in all areas of workplace health and risk management. Ergonomic assessments can also be completed on a factory floor or in heavy industry occupations. Other Ergonomic Assessments
Task Specific Ergonomics Assessments
Our physiotherapy and workplace health experience means we can assess your level of risk and modify the ergonomic assessment for task specific situations.
Vehicle Ergonomics Assessment
Ergonomic workstation set ups are often utilised in vehicles. This can range from a forklift to truck depending on what the team member requires.
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Call 1300 367 519Frequently Asked Questions
Any conditions that pose a risk for injury in the workplace. Ergonomic hazards in the workplace can adversely impact the musculoskeletal system and overall wellbeing of employees. These often arise from poor ergonomic workstation set ups, repetitive tasks, or uncomfortable postures that can lead to injuries like strains, sprains and discomfort.
At Employ Health, we specialise in identifying and mitigating ergonomic workstation hazards through tailored assessments, ensuring a safer and more comfortable work environment for your team.
Preventing ergonomic hazards involves a proactive approach to creating a safe and comfortable work environment. The first step involves a risk assessment of the workplace ergonomic workstation set up.
At Employ Health, we employ tailored ergonomic assessments, drawing on the latest research and anatomical expertise. By addressing individual needs, implementing proper ergonomic workstation set ups and providing education on optimal postures, we empower your team to prevent ergonomic hazards effectively. Regular monitoring, feedback, and a commitment to proactive health initiatives ensure ongoing hazard prevention in the workplace.
This is individualised to the team member and the unique characteristics of the workplace. An Employ Health Physiotherapist will identify these characteristics and implement the safest changes in the workplace for a correct ergonomic workstation.
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