The Value of Office
Ergonomic Assessments
Ergonomic Assessments: Are you experiencing pain at your workstation?
Don’t know how to adjust your office chair or setup your monitors? You’re not the only one!
More importance is being given to office ergonomics and ergonomic assessments in today’s workplace (thank goodness!).
However, simply talking about it is not enough. It’s one thing to purchase an ‘ergonomic chair’, it’s another to know how to adjust its many features to suit your needs and reduce your risk of injury.
Assessment for prevention
Whether you are currently experiencing workstation-related pain or simply don’t know the ins and outs of your swanky new office chair, completing an ergonomic workstation assessment might just be what the doctor ordered.
It is recommended that a professional such as a Registered Kinesiologist complete the assessment. They will evaluate your current workstation setup. This includes adjusting the existing equipment where appropriate and identifying any potential risks.
Prevention is critical when it comes to ergonomics – the assessors will help you recognize the risks and teach you tips and tricks to maintain a safe and ergonomically correct workstation.
Fit the individual
The objective of an ergonomic assessment is to adjust the workstation to fit the individual. When existing equipment does not support the needs of the individual, the assessor will recommend ergonomic equipment options as a possible solution.
In addition, assessors will provide suitable stretches and exercises specific to the areas of pain or discomfort and educate the individual on the importance of incorporating micro-breaks throughout the day.
Educate and empower
Ergonomic assessments provide individuals with the knowledge to effectively manage their workstation setup and prevent future injury.
Ergonomic tip sheets on posture and exercise programs that can be done right at the individual’s workstation are provided to employees to foster a culture of workstation health.
A detailed report is provided, outlining the adjustments that were made, the issues that remain, education provided, as well as any ergonomic equipment recommendations made by the assessor.
Keeping ergonomics front of mind
If you or one of your staff members are experiencing pain related to their workstation, consider an ergonomic assessment and with the help of Apex, work toward preventing further injuries and discomforts.
Help your team keep ergonomics front of mind by having an ergonomic expert come in to assess and assist those individuals who are in need.
Contact Apex today to find out more about our unique approach to workstation ergonomic assessments with our industry professionals.
