Workplace Ergonomics Training
Workplace Ergonomics Training is a tailored training program designed to provide office-based workers with knowledge and understanding on how to prevent common injuries from prolonged seated postures and inadequate workstation setups.
Who is it for?
This service is ideal for:
- Employers with office-based employees.
- Employers who have experienced numerous workplace injuries related to office workstations.
- Small to large companies.
- Employers who have recently moved to a new office location or obtained new desks/chairs for employees.
- Employers concerned about workplace injuries caused by improper ergonomic setups.
- Employers wanting to mitigate the risk of workplace injury related to ergonomic setup and practices.
What it involves:
- Expert Training: Conducted by an EP, Physio, or OT, the training can be delivered in-person or virtually.
- Comprehensive Presentation: Covers common injuries in offices, current injury statistics, strategies to prevent cumulative tissue strain, and ‘Gold Standard’ ergonomic postures for seated and standing workstations.
- Practical Component: Includes how to conduct a self-evaluation of your workstation, ideal positioning of monitor/s, table, chair, keypad, and mouse, and considerations for natural and artificial light.
- Equipment Recommendations: Provides general recommendations to support ergonomic postures.
What to Expect:
- Knowledge and Confidence: Employees will learn to conduct self-evaluations of their workstations.
- Cost Savings: Reduces the need for external providers to conduct ergonomic assessments.
- Injury Reduction: Helps reduce cumulative tissue strain injuries.
- Improved Productivity: Enhances productivity and engagement in the workplace.
When You Might Need This Service:
- Workstation Observations: When a consultant observes inadequate workstation setups during a workplace assessment.
- Office Relocations: When the workforce has recently relocated to a new office.
- New Office Fit Outs: In preparation for new office setups.
- Hybrid Workforces: For hybrid workforces preparing for work-from-home (WFH) arrangements.
- Employer Discussions: Identified during discussions with employers.
Benefits:
- Employee Empowerment: Employees gain the knowledge and confidence to complete self-evaluations of their workstations.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for external ergonomic assessments, leading to cost savings.
- Injury Prevention: Reduces the risk of injuries from repetitive use or straining at workstations.
- Enhanced Engagement: Engaging training materials and practical demonstrations improve attendee engagement and understanding.