Ergonomics

Healthy People = Healthy Business

Recent surveys of the working population identified the primary work-related health challenges are 'musculoskeletal disorders' and 'stress'. As working practices evolve, employers need to keep abreast of legislation* and adopt 'best-practice' guidelines to reduce days lost to work-related illness and enhance employee health and productivity. Increasingly, preventing health problems is seen as the best policy.

The close teamwork of our OH specialists, physiotherapists, GPs and clients, can help identify and manage health and safety risks through a range of corporate services, including:

• Individual Workstation Assessments - Standard 45mins; Detailed 60mins; DSE Baseline Assessments
• Training and Educational Services – Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor Training; DSE User Education Workshops; Manual Handling Risk Assessors Training; Manual Handling Training for Employees
• Talks & Workshops for promoting a healthy workplace, suitable for your H&S promotions. - Topics include, Work-Related Stress, Healthy Backs and Perfect Posture, Managing Individual Stress
• Consultancy Services – new office/re-fit assessments, furniture and equipment procurement advice; bespoke in-house intranet advice sites or risk assessment packages
• Problem solving and supporting your team - Direct access to Physiotherapy and treatment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries and all musculoskeletal complaints; Onward referral to specialist services

*The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 & The Display Screen Equipment Regulations 2002