Ergonomic Assessments & Training
Workplace Ergonomic Assessment
Poor ergonomic work practices or poorly designed workstations can play a significant role in the development of many preventable musculoskeletal disorders including neck and back pain, shoulder and arm pain, headaches and repetitive injury strains.
Sitting for long periods each day has been shown to have catastrophic effects on health and wellbeing, putting workers at increased risk of diabetes, heart conditions, obesity, stroke, as well as postural muscle aches and pains.
Ergonomics in the Workplace
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The best way to prevent poor ergonomic work practices is to provide employees with the right information to be able to identify the issues or risk factors before they cause an injury. By up skilling employees, organisations are able to actively improve their working environment through workstation ergonomics and make positive changes to the company’s workplace culture. Ergonomic assessments and ergonomic workshops are a great place to start when addressing these issues.
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A virtual ergonomic assessment involves assessment of an employee at their home workstation to ensure optimal working postures and ergonomic work practices, correct workstation set-up. Bodycare’s Ergonomic Assessments are completed by fully qualified Occupational Physiotherapist’s who are skilled in observing the work space and work practices of an individual. A formal report may be provided to the employer outlining all findings and any recommendations. Click here to find out more.
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An ergonomic assessment involves assessment of an employee at their workstation to ensure optimal working postures and ergonomic work practices, correct workstation set-up. Bodycare’s Ergonomic Assessments are completed by fully qualified Occupational Physiotherapist’s who are skilled in observing the work space and work practices of an individual. A formal report may be provided to the employer outlining all findings and any recommendations.
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Prolonged periods of sitting can often result in muscle fatigue and tightness, muscular imbalances and joint stiffness, especially around the neck and back. A consequence of this is an increased incidence of low back and neck pain, headaches, spinal dysfunction and joint degeneration, making it important to take regular breaks from static positions throughout the work day.
A proven solution to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged sitting, is to implement the use of a standing desk. Standing desks allow employees to alternate positions throughout the day with little or no impact on their productivity. Bodycare’s ‘Sit to Stand’ workstation training and assessments evaluate how employees transition from sitting to standing to ensure that correct techniques are implemented and educates employees to utilise their workstation effectively, in order to improve individual postures.
Bodycare Ergonomic Assessments can include:
The Benefits of An Ergonomic Assessment
Ergonomics Assessments Training FAQs
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Ergonomic assessments evaluate how workstations align with employees’ physical needs and are important to help to prevent musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and repetitive strain injuries. These assessments have a main objective to boost health outcomes and improve workplace productivity.
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Bodycare offers ergonomic solutions from individual workstations, multiple workstations, home offices, and vehicle ergonomics, all of which are tailored to individual and organisational needs.
Our occupational health professionals recommend adjustments to workstations and provide ergonomic training to enhance comfort and efficiency, whether in-office or at home.
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Bodycare provides workshops, one-on-one consultations, and comprehensive training to educate employees on best practices for workstation setup and posture. These programs empower workers to make ergonomic adjustments independently.
Get in touch with us to book your ergonomics training program today!
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Ergonomics can be understood as the practice of designing and arranging work environments to fit the physical needs of employees, helping to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Ergonomic assessments aim to evaluate and improve workstation setups, whether in the office, at home, or even within vehicle settings, to ensure a healthier and more efficient work environment.
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Poor ergonomic practices, such as improper workstation setup or extended sitting, can lead to neck, back, shoulder, and arm pain, as well as headaches and repetitive strain injuries. Such issues can also increase the risk of more severe health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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