Workplace Assessments

What Are Ergonomics?

Correct ergonomics include designing your workplace environment for optimal biomechanical use therefore minimising risk of poor posture and associated injuries/conditions. The assessment can be completed in both white and blue collar working environments/settings.

What Is Assessed?

The physiotherapist will thoroughly assess the work environment, as well as educating the worker/s on correct ergonomic principles to use in their day to day work. The work environment includes the immediate environment and greater workplace environment. 

• The immediate environment includes equipment or tools an employee uses on a daily basis (eg. computer, desk, machinery, hand-held tools).

• The greater environment is the general structure of the workplace including layout (eg. lighting, heating and flooring)

What Injuries Can Occur?

• Office Set Up

  • Neck and shoulder pain (eg. chair and desk heights)

  • Elbow, wrist and finger injuries (eg. keyboard and mouse placement)

  • RSI - repetitive strain injury

• Manual Labour

  • Neck and shoulder injuries (eg. tools, machine work)

  • LBP - Low back pain (eg. lifting, carrying)

  • Hip, knee and ankle injuries (eg. lifting, floor surfaces, steps)