Ergonomic Assessments

All of the office, home and virtual employee ergonomic assessments listed below use the following analytical methods to solve employees’ workplace challenges:

• Detects hazards and stressors in a broad range of work activities
• Analyzes biomechanical actions and postures of the worker and determines priority levels
• Adjusts the workstation ergonomics to take advantage of the body’s strengths
• Incorporates employee ergonomic training and neutral working postures
• Recommends ergonomic product solutions that offer flexibility for all employees

Employee Assessments

Select which level of analysis detail is needed for your company’s ergonomic needs:

1. HIGH PRIORITY ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS

   Workman Compensation Cases and Medically Diagnosed Injuries
   Evaluation of employee’s discomfort issues, work methods and workplace components
   Recommendations are proposed by ergonomic specialists to improve the person’s working postures and to determine the best course of action needed to improve the workplace to reduce discomfort issues.

   Consultation Time: 30-45 minutes for employee interview and observation

2. PRIORITY ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS

   Reported Discomfort Signs and Symptoms
   Evaluation of employee’s discomfort issues, work methods and workplace components
   Recommendations are proposed by ergonomic specialists to improve the person’s working postures and to determine the best course of action needed to improve the workplace to reduce discomfort issues.

   Consultation Time: 30-45 minutes for employee interview and observation

3. BASELINE ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS

   Proactive Review of Workstation Component Layout.
   An employee’s workstation analysis and the worker’s interaction with that design
   This assessment is a good tool to familiarize new employees with their workplace equipment and how to work in neutral postures. The ergonomic overview identifies primary work flow processes and any shortcomings of ergonomics in the workplace.

   Consultation Time:  20 minutes for employee interview and observation

Home Office Assessment

This custom analysis coordinates the worker with their computer components, job requirements and home furnishings. Some people work at home several days a week while for others – a home office is their only office, 9 to 5. It doesn’t matter if you use a home office for just a few hours a week or eight hours a day. A home office is a designated workplace and should be designed for comfort and efficiency in mind. Proper computer workstation ergonomics is important in all working environments.

Home Office Analysis:

• Evaluation of home office workstation layout and work flow
• Positioning of keyboard, mouse or laptop keyboard
• Height and distance placement of monitor(s) or laptop screen
• Reference document management and placement
• Home office chair adjustment capabilities
• Neutral posture ergonomic training
• Solution recommendations for improved home office comfort

Online eValuation

Our unique online ergonomic eValuations provide ergonomic support for off-site teleworkers. Many organizations are using computer and telecommunication technologies to extend their capabilities by working with employees or contractors located throughout the country or the world. Using e-mail, instant messaging and videoconferencing allows companies to broaden their communication resources with separate office environments and remote employees. Analyzing the ergonomics in the office of the teleworkers demonstrates that the company is equally concerned about their workplace challenges.

Steps involved:

• A digital ergonomic workplace eValuation form is completed and emailed by the virtual employee
• Remote workers can report discomfort concerns and attach pictures of their work environment
• The employee’s working posture, discomfort issues and workplace ergonomics are analyzed
• Ergonomic modifications or equipment is recommended for improved teleworker biomechanics
• The employee’s supervisor receives an emailed ergonomic assessment report which outlines risks and solutions
• Purchasing, installation and adjustment training of product solutions can be arranged by CESSI