Ergonomic Assessments & Support
Elevate your workplace well-being with Ergonomic Assessments. Feel the difference with Action OHS Consulting.
A healthy, comfortable workstation is foundational to a thriving office. That’s why at Action OHS Consulting, we offer comprehensive ergonomic assessment services, customised to fit the individual needs of your team and support your existing safety frameworks. Our highly qualified and experienced ergonomic consultants are here to guide and empower your workers, helping them set up and maintain their workstations for optimal comfort and safety.
Why our ergonomic assessments matter
A thoughtful approach to ergonomics is essential in today’s dynamic work environments. Here’s how our tailored ergonomic assessment programs support your team and business:
- Reduced Risk of Injuries: By proactively addressing ergonomic risks, we help you minimise work-related discomfort and injuries, fostering a safer environment and supporting your efforts to reduce Workers' Compensation claims and associated costs.
- Cost Savings: Fewer injuries can lead to a significant decrease in related expenses, including claims and paid sick leave, contributing to better resource management.
- Boost Team Morale: A comfortable workspace enhances job satisfaction and contributes to a more positive and engaged team.
- Enhanced Productivity: Comfortable workstations and a safer environment mean fewer distractions and more focused, efficient work, helping to maximise performance.
- Demonstrated Compliance: Through provision and maintenance of a safe system or work and workplace; identifying opportunities for the elimination of hazardous manual handling; providing information, instruction and training to your workers and eliminating or reducing exposure to hazards.
Our tailored ergonomic assessment services
Ergonomic assessments
Our tailored ergonomic services are:
Full Ergonomic Assessment
Conducted by an allied health professional, this assessment is ideal for all individuals and can be customised for workers with specific medical diagnoses or pre-existing conditions. These in-depth consultations last between 45 and 60 minutes.
Proactive Ergonomic Assessments
These informative 15-minute sessions focus on equipping workers with the skills for effective ergonomic workstation setup and maintenance.
Home OHS and Workstation Ergonomic Assessments
Specifically designed for remote workers, these assessments start with a photo review and key metric measurements to determine the best ergonomic fit.
Key focus areas during an assessment:
- Posture.
- Movement.
- Lighting.
- Office chair adjustment.
- Limb alignment with workstation.
- Desk layout.
- Monitor adjustments for single or multiple screens.
- Telephone.
- Stretches and breaks
- Workplace Environment.
- Storage.
- Discuss the layout of the keyboard and mouse.
- Document and/or tablet handling.
- Transportation of equipment between work sites/areas.
When completing an ergonomic assessment, our consultants focus on providing practical guidance tailored for each individual to set up and maintain comfort. A detailed report is generated and provided to you and the individual following the assessment.
Training
Take advantage of our additional expert services that go beyond ergonomics assessments. Improve workplace health and efficiency by tapping into specialised knowledge that goes beyond the basics.
In person training: Our 45-minute ergonomic training helps workers understand and maintain essential postural standards.
Online training: Customised web-based modules are available for further learning and reinforcement.
Ergo self-assessment
All workers should complete an ergonomic assessment to ensure that their computer workstation is designed to minimise discomfort and prevent injuries during the workday.
Check out our FREE ergonomic self-assessment tools, and introduce these into your workplace to assist your team in individually assessing their workstation setup and better understanding what safe workstation setup looks like:
Download our free tools:
Ergonomic Assessment – Height Adjustable Desk
Ergonomic Assessment – Non-Height Adjustable Desk
Expert opinion and witness
Our experts provide tailored recommendations to ensure optimal ergonomics, leading to improved comfort and productivity for your team.
We provide evidence and expert opinion in accordance with the Expert Witness Code of Conduct, in cases relating to personal injury claims.
See our Consulting and Advice service for more information about our expert witness services.
Work with an expert
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Know your role in creating a safe workplace
Understanding your duty as an employer is paramount. You’re required to provide a safe workplace and educate your staff on creating safe, ergonomic workstations and giving them the necessary tools and adjustments to do so.
It’s particularly important for certain members of your team, such as:
- New starters
- Individuals with work-related or personal injuries or conditions
- Pregnant employees
- Remote workers
Our related services
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