Workstation Ergonomic Assessment |
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An ergonomically congenial work area is crucial to good working
posture, without it, aches and pains, stiffness and headaches
can eventually lead to staff needing to claim Work Cover assistance
and take time off work.
Through an understanding of fundamental ergonomic principles
Stretch Now can effect positive change in your organisation.
We address sitting posture, desktop and equipment layout, vision
and glare issues, work patterns, breaks and stress management.
The Stretch Now training programs encourage a healthy attitude
of involvement, ownership and team participation, which not only
has a very positive impact on the well-being of staff by reducing
the number of computer related injuries in the work environment,
but also increases workforce morale.
Stretch Now is a strong and dynamic team committed to excellence
in health, fitness and well-being in the workplace. We are continuously
developing innovative high quality programs to meet your organisation's
needs.
We offer cost-effective, appraisal & training programs, which
help prevent computer related injuries before they happen as well
as reduce insurance claims on your business.
Our ergonomic assessment programs cover the
following:
* 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
* A written Ergonomic Assessment Report for each individual to contain
all recommendations for optimal ergonomic workstation set up. Working
posture is appraised and recommendations for change, breaks and
exercise are also included.
* Follow up within 10 working days to discuss an implementation
plan with management.
Optional
Development of an Ergonomic Policy And Procedure Manual:
A member of our staff can assist you in the development of written
policies and procedures to support the ergonomic program which will
include roles and responsibilities.
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In the News
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The Australian
JANE-ANNE LEE
MAKING
waves while surfing the Internet may be taking its toll on
body parts with increasing reports of repetitive strain injury
(RSI).
.....flare-up in injuries appears to be attributed to the
overuse of the hand-operated computer mouse to navigate through
and between Net sites.
.......Once again, it is a growing concern with the popularity
of the Internet and computer games, particularly with teenagers.
Symptoms of RSI, which also affects factory workers, include
persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.
It is usually caused or aggravated by work and associated
with repetitive or forceful movement and sustained or constrained
postures.
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