Ergonomics & Assessments
Everyone deserves a chance to work and to work productively and comfortably. With over 25 years of experience, we are experts in ergonomics and workplace services. No matter the setting or the issue our goal is to remove barriers to work. The solution to most problems begins with a good ergonomic assessment and then appropriate follow up. So whether the goal is keeping someone at work, returning them to work, or improving their success at work we’ve got a service to help you.
What We Offer
Our Services
Ergonomic Consulting
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are still the largest source of disability and lost work time for employers. Good ergonomics reduces the risk of MSDs.
With over 25 years of experience providing ergonomic consulting to a broad range of clients we have become experts. Experts not just in ergonomics and MSD prevention, but in what your company does. No matter the setting (office, manufacturing, warehouse, etc.) Work Wellness has the services for you. We can help you with proactive ergonomics, and health and safety efforts; or with return to work and accommodation ergonomics.
What makes us stand apart is that we believe in being on your team and bringing all our skills to the table. We draw not just on our ergonomic expertise, but also on our experience in wellness and our ability to innovate. Most recently that means launching services aimed at cognitive health. At Work Wellness you can start with ergonomic consulting and end up with a whole health approach to having a well workplace. Be safe, be healthy, work as a team, do good.
Ergonomic Surveys
- Assessments take 15 -20 minutes
- Tips are provided on good work habits
- Education is provided on stretching and pacing
- Cost effective way to provide the personal touch to a large group
Home and Office Ergonomics
At home or in the office we make sure that office workstations are a great fit. Addressing the needs of employees having more chronic or emerging issues in the workplace these more detailed assessments are a great choice for individuals and employers. These can be done in person or virtually. We work where you work. Be safe, be healthy.
- Assessments take 45 – 75 minutes
- Heath concerns are reviewed
- The workstation is evaluated for risks and hazards
- Adjustments are made at the time of the assessment
- Cost effective equipment recommendations are made as needed.
- Education is provided on work strategies, body mechanics, pacing and stretching
Industrial Ergonomics
- Assessments on individuals take 60 – 90 minutes
- Heath concerns are reviewed or group issues
- The workstation/place is evaluated for risks and hazards
- The job is evaluated with consideration for physical, environmental and cognitive requirements
- Adjustments are made at the time of the assessment
- Cost effective equipment or workplace modifications are recommended
- Collaboration and participation from workplace parties is supported to ensure positive results
Functional Capacity Evaluations
- A thorough medical, work and functional history are taken to inform the evaluator
- Tests are conducted to evaluate the abilities to use force ( lift, carry, grip , pinch, etc.), maintain and use postures (sitting standing, crouching etc.).
- Screening tests are done on ROM, balance, muscle strength and gait.
- Consistency of effort and maximal effort are evaluated throughout.
- Cognitive abilities are tested using BrainFx software for a valid reliable result
- Results are compared to the National Occupational Classification work levels
Physical and Cognitive Demands Analyses
- A great reference for HR for job descriptions and work parameters (schedule etc.)
- PDAs contain objective information on physical requirements such as lifting, carry, mobility and postures as well as a cognitive survey
- CDAs contain objective information on cognitive factors such as communication, reading, writing, mathematical ability, memory, and executive functions
- All assessments review tools and equipment used and provide observations of the environment for factors such as atmospheric conditions, noise and other potential hazards
Cognitive Ergonomics
As we emerge from COVID we now more fully appreciate the importance of cognitive factors at work. Our cognitive ergonomic services take a deeper look at the work and workplace, identifying impediments such as inappropriate signage, unnecessary distractions, or poor instructions that we can help fix. These and other factors can lead to injury, poor individual and team performance and/or stress and frustration which are costly for everyone. Learn more about cognitive health. Be safe, be healthy, work as a team.
- Focus is placed on cognitive health and safety concerns
- The workstation/place is evaluated for risks and performance challenges
- Extra education is provided to ensure a better understanding of these factors
- Recommendations are often made to change how the work is done
- Collaboration and participation from workplace parties is supported to ensure positive results