Ergonomic & Manual Handling

We can undertake ergonomic assessments of all workplaces, including manual handling and workplace
design, and suggest practical control measures.  These assessments can include a workstation assessment of
staff who perform computer-based work to any staff member, who is in a physically demanding job.

These assessments include:

• Observations of the employee's posture for different tasks
• Observations and management of the employee's use of desk, keyboard, mouse and other equip.
• Assessment of chair dimensions in relation to employee dimensions
• Assessment of employee's use and knowledge of chair adjustments
• Provide advice to employee on posture including adjusting posture for different tasks
• Provide advice on desk and equipment set up, breaks and exercises
• Ergonomic management and corrections are done, on site, on day of assessment
• Written report to management with recommendations
• Task analysis of functional work components
• Development of Injury Prevention Programme