140804 de-risking the desk
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De-risking
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part of the labour force suffers preventable, work-related
injury.
In fact, postural pain is a major cause of
ABSENTEEISM
and lost
PRODUCTIVITY.
ErgonomicAssessment
can change that for the better.
A workplace ergonomic assessment identifies the
optimal working posture for each employee.
Qualified practitioners offer practical ideas
and suggestions tailored to every individual.
and can include equipment advice.
Ergonomic assessment is a good pre-purchase investment
Attention to workplace ergonomics
benefits employers by:
Improved productivity
Boosting staff morale
Better health & safety hazard
management
Minimising WorkCover
claims
Meeting legal obligations
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Plus, there are added advantages to safe
workstation installation like:
Workplace health & safety compliance.
Improving staff postural
awareness.
Greater comfort and productivity.
Better worker postural habits.
Less harmful repeat movements.
Helps deflect personal injury
claims.
2014 Victorian WorkSafe data shows
66%of office workers’ injury claims fall into
8 main categories:
Back = 17%
Shoulder = 9%
Wrist & Forearm = 9%
Knee = 8%
Hands & Fingers = 7%
Leg = 6%
Arm = 5%
Neck = 5%
Correct ergonomic workplace setup is
known to help preventLost Time Injuries
and painful disorders like:
Neck, shoulder & posture pain
Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow
Carpel Tunnel and hand pain
Hip, knee and leg pain
Headaches and migraine
RSI and overuse injuries
CORRECTEDEven existing conditions may be
or prevented from recurring by applying the right
ergonomics.
Is your business
READYto
BENEFIT?
Greater
awareness of workplace
health and safety
problems.
Ability to
recognise current or future health and safety
issues.
Employee engagement on
health and safety concerns.
Knowledge to guide and
direct staff on health and safety
resources.
Meeting your
legislated health and safety
obligations.
Available support includes:
Individual or group workstation
assessment.
Home office ergonomic setup.
Ergonomic education and training.
Or choose a package
customised to your business
size and needs:
Prevention.15 minute personal assessment of display
screen equipment by a medical expert.
Existing Injury.30 minute display screen equipment assessment for existing
conditions. Personal workstation adjustment tailored to improve the current issue. Expert ergonomic advice from
APSS medical consultants your employees can implement at work and beyond.
Group.30 minute training session for 15 or more staff. APSS medical
consultants identify and explain poor workstation configuration risks and demonstrate ideal setup. Staff
implement the ideal model guided by the consultants, who oversee workstation changes and respond to questions.
Contact a friendly practitioner now to learn more:P 03 9690 0457E [email protected] sportsmedosteo.com.auShop 3, 36 – 44 Mills StreetAlbert Park Vic 3206
Dr Jason IsraelsohnDirector & Senior Osteopath
Dr Andrew LevickDirector & Senior Osteopath