Workplace Ergonomic Assessments

Ergonomic Solutions slash injury risks, amplify productivity, and anchor employee wellbeing in workplaces. Our workplace ergonomic assessment services in Australia ensure that workstations, tasks, and equipment are designed to prevent poor posture, repetitive strain, and musculoskeletal injuries, creating a safer and more productive work environment.

We identify ergonomic risks through on-site assessments and data-driven analysis, offering tailored ergonomic solutions for the workplace. Our services include workplace ergonomic assessments, workstation modifications, equipment recommendations, and employee training to minimise strain and improve comfort.

Workplace Ergonomic Assessments

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Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists and exercise physiologists deliver tailored ergonomics training to groups or individuals across Australia, through face-to-face or telehealth sessions. Training aims to create a better match between your employees, the work they perform and the equipment they use. Based on sound ergonomic principles, we teach employees optimal positions in which to complete their work tasks.

Employees involved in lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying as part of their work are trained in correct manual task handling - focusing on correct postures, positioning and breathing. For office workers, we cover safe work postures, appropriate working angles of the upper limbs, sitting positions, viewing angles, optimal workstation layout and how to make basic ergonomic adjustments to workstations.

Our ergonomics education:

Explores the duration of work, balancing the physical and mental demands of tasks, the importance of stretch breaks and regular posture variation.
Examines ergonomics principles and how they apply to individual working arrangements such as hot desking. We always allow time for discussion on ergonomic issues specific to each workplace.
Can cover the advantages, disadvantages and management of standing desks.
Fosters an ergonomics ethos at all levels of an organisation.

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An ergonomic workplace assessment helps identify risks such as poor posture, repetitive strain, and inefficient workstation setups. By making tailored adjustments, businesses can reduce workplace injuries, enhance employee comfort, and improve productivity. Our assessments ensure ergonomic solutions align with your organisation’s specific needs.

A well-designed workstation minimises strain and enhances productivity. Key steps include adjusting your chair height, ensuring your monitor is at eye level, and maintaining proper keyboard and mouse positioning. Learn more in our guide: 10 Steps to an Ergonomic Workstation.

Small adjustments like optimising your chair height, using a footrest, and positioning your screen correctly can significantly reduce discomfort. For more tips, read our blog on how to improve workplace ergonomics.

Workplace ergonomics help prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), repetitive strain injuries, and chronic pain. Adjusting your desk, chair, and equipment ensures a healthier work environment. Read about the importance of proactive adjustments in how to improve workplace ergonomics.

Yes, workplace ergonomics and exercise physiology work together to reduce musculoskeletal pain caused by poor posture, repetitive strain, or prolonged sitting. Implementing proper ergonomic adjustments and targeted exercise programs can improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and prevent future injuries. Our exercise physiology services offer personalised programs to help employees build strength, improve posture, and recover from work-related injuries.

Yes, ergonomic workstations play a crucial role in helping employees safely transition back to work after an injury. Adjustments to seating, desk height, and workstation layout can minimise strain, improve comfort, and support recovery. Our Outsourced Return to Work Coordination service ensures that injured employees receive the right workplace modifications and support to facilitate a safe and sustainable return to work.

A functional capacity assessment (FCA) evaluates an employee’s physical abilities in relation to their job demands. Incorporating ergonomic adjustments based on FCA results ensures that employees are matched to workstations that suit their physical capabilities, reducing injury risks. Learn more about our Functional Capacity Assessments and how they integrate with ergonomic solutions for safer workplaces.

Yes, our workplace ergonomic assessment services cover home office setups, hybrid workstations, and vehicle ergonomics. We ensure employees have safe and efficient workspaces, reducing the risk of strain and fatigue.

Regular workplace ergonomic assessments should be scheduled when new employees start, office layouts change or employees experience discomfort or pain. Ongoing reviews help maintain optimal workplace safety.

Our ergonomic solutions are suitable for corporate offices, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and transport industries. Every business benefits from reducing injury risks and improving employee wellbeing.

Yes, we customise our ergonomic assessment services to fit specific workplace environments. Whether it’s office ergonomics, manual handling, or industry-specific assessments, we tailor solutions to your business.

Yes, our workplace ergonomic assessment services integrate with WHS risk management to ensure businesses comply with Australian safety regulations.

A workplace ergonomic assessment examines seating posture, desk height, monitor placement, keyboard and mouse positioning, and overall workstation layout to ensure efficiency and comfort.

Yes, implementing ergonomic solutions for the workplace aligns with Australian workplace health and safety standards, helping businesses reduce injury claims and improve employee productivity.

Workplace Ergonomic Assessments

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