Why do you need it?
Poorly designed or set up workstations are uncomfortable and can significantly affect the health of the workers who use them and their productivity.
Maintaining static and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time can cause musculoskeletal issues, leading to pain, stiffness, numbness or tingling in the neck, shoulders, back, arms and legs. Lack of appropriate lighting can lead to eye strain, headaches, or migraines.
No one is at their most productive when they are uncomfortable, and employee efficiency is affected by the structure of their work environment. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must eliminate or minimise health and safety risks to their workers as much as they reasonably can under Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws, which includes risks associated with poor workstation set up or design.
Ergonomics is the study of how people can interact with their environment most efficiently and safely. An ergonomic assessment is about fitting the task to the person, creating an optimal environment for comfort, efficiency, and safety. The work from home set up is also considered a workstation, and they require ergonomic consideration for WHS.
In many organisations there is a culture of hybrid working and/or hot desking and supporting workers’ understanding of how to set up their own workstations to be most safe and comfortable allows for a flexible and efficient workforce.
How does it work?
Resile offer a range of Ergonomic Assessment Services to suit your organisation’s needs, provided by experienced Allied Health professionals.
Office Ergonomic Assessment (on site)
- review of the workstation set up, identification of risks and preventative solutions
- analysis of the workstation – chair, desk, monitor, keyboard, mouse etc
- analysis of the job requirements and the employee – posture, risks
- workstation adjustments as required, recommendations for any ergonomic office equipment that may be required
- personalised education regarding the correct workstation set up for the worker, including rest and stretch breaks
- brief summary report of the assessment and recommendations.
Work From Home Ergonomic Assessment
- Work Health and Safety Checklist (Work From Home) to consider:
- work environment
- workstation set up
- nature of tasks
- other risk factors
- Telehealth workstation evaluations/assessments by Resile Occupational Health Advisors
- werify the safety and suitability of the workstation
- provide advice for adjustments
- provide personalised education for the worker regarding the ergonomic set up
Ergonomic Training
- A customised office ergonomic training package designed for your organisation including:
- ergonomic principles
- review common office equipment and proper use
- provide workers with a step-by-step process to assess and adjust a new workstation for their individual needs themselves and
- give information on where workers can go for assistance.
FAQs
The office ergonomic assessment usually takes 20 minutes in person, with a summary report provided in two working days.
The Work From Home Ergonomic Assessment usually includes a 15 minute telehealth video consultation.
The customised ergonomic training session is usually 1 hour long.
