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Individualised Ergonomics Assessments
An ergonomically congenial work area is crucial to good working posture, without it, aches and pains, stiffness and headaches can eventually lead to staff absenteeism.
Through an understanding of fundamental ergonomic principles Occuhealth can effect positive change in your organisation and work practice by providing Individualised Ergonomic Assessments. Occuhealth can address sitting posture, desktop and equipment layout, vision and glare issues, work patterns, breaks and stress management.
Occuhealth Individualised assessments encourage a healthy attitude, which has a very positive impact on the well-being of staff, by reducing the number of repetitive strain injuries in the work environment. It can also increase workforce morale.
Occuhealth is committed to excellence in health, fitness and well-being in the workplace. We offer cost-effective assessments & training programs, which help prevent repetitive strain injuries. The Individualized assessment aims to increase the awareness of poor Ergonomic positioning and helps to improve work practices.
- Ergonomic Workstation set up
- Lighting/ Glare
- Ease of movement /clutter
- Optimal heights and angles for equipment
- Posture
- Importance of taking breaks
- Office exercise and how to change the office culture to encourage stretching
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Individualised Pregnancy Risk Assessments
Pregnancy increases risks at work so a Pregnancy Risk Assessment should be carried out when the employer has been informed that an employee is pregnant. All employers must provide a safe and healthy working environment. During pregnancy there is extra protection available in the workplace therefore it is imperative that the employer is informed at an early stage.
What is involved in a Pregnancy Risk assessment?
Occuhealth can provide the solution by carrying out a risk assessment of the employee's job role to find any possible risks to the employee and her unborn child.
These risks might be caused by:
- standing or sitting for long periods
- any shock or vibration
- any work in confined spaces
- manual handling
- exposure to toxic substances, chemical or biological agents
- exposure to high pressure, stress, heat or cold
- ionising radiation
- long working hours or excess traveling
- work at heights
- work related violence
It may be necessary to review the individual risk assessment as the woman's pregnancy develops. Where possible, any risks should be removed or the woman's responsibilities should be changed. Occuhealth will provide a confidential written report which will be issued to both the employee and her employer identifying the possible risks and the appropriate actions to be considered and implemented.
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Risk Analysis and Training Course
Occuhealth can provide the facility for Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Individualized Self Risk Assessment Programmes and Workshops.
This practical programme is designed to train participants in the skills of effective self risk assessment which will enable each individual to carry out their own personal DSE assessment. This will benefit both the employee and the organisation and increase their awareness of poor Ergonomic positioning.
On completion of this assessment and programme participants will be able to:
- Identify requirements needed to carry out risk assessment
- List the component principles of the process
- Distinguish between different hazards
- Apply risk assessment to common workplace scenarios
Programme and course details:
- Legislation and Self Risk assessment
- Task analysis
- Identification of Risks
- Identification of Controls
- Risk Analysis
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