Ergonomic Assessment

A review of an individual’s workstation (including DSE), worksite or vehicle.

Specifically looking at the environment, biomechanics, and equipment. Recommendations on how reasonable adjustments can be implemented, and costs involved.

Full range of ergonomic assessments

DSE
DSE

Ergonomic assessments are commonly used for DSE (includes standardised assessment by qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

Workplace / Job Role specific
Workplace / Job Role specific

Covering the specific work enviroment and any equipment used, for example, chair, desk, car, or machinery.

Real world recommendations on adaptations
Real world recommendations on adaptations

This would include specific items e.g. types of chairs

Suitability

  • General ergonomics
  • All patients (acute and chronic)
  • All musculoskeletal conditions
  • After surgery

 

NOT for

  • Medico legal cases
  • Neurological conditions

Delivered in the workplace

Workplace assessment

Assessor and patient attend the workplace/station/vehicle (please note a private area for part of the assessment is required).

Time Required

Depending on the complexity of the requirements an ergonomic assessment can take between 1 and 3 hours.

Overall report turnaround time: Within 10 working days

These reports often require advice on actual adaptations. We will offer sensible suggestions taking your existing suppliers into account.

Each Ergonomic assessment generates a report and recommendations.

Report suitable for

  • Work station assessment
  • Long term management of the patient’s biomechanics
  • Opinion on suitability of workplace/station
  • Modification of workstation (including permanent changes)

Report NOT suitable for

  • Medico legal cases
  • Patient condition (including diagnosis, prognosis and management)
  • Hazardous workplaces

Referral Guidance

  • The patient must have a physical problem centred around a work task/role
  • Specific workplace (include location, access, environment, role)
  • Please state any questions that you would like answered e.g. is the chair suitable for this patient or is the machine the correct height for this patient.
  • A job role and description of the ‘real world’ requirements/needs of the service is beneficial
  • Include any other relevant medical information that is known

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