How to Optimise Your Workstation with an Ergonomic Assessment

In today’s fast-paced working environment, whether in the office or at home, ergonomic wellbeing often takes a backseat. However, investing just 15–20 minutes to optimise your workstation through an ergonomic assessment can yield lasting benefits for both individuals and organisations.

What to expect during an ergonomic assessment?

Each session is tailored to the individual and includes a comprehensive review of their workstation setup. Key measurements are taken, such as the chair height from the floor and the desk height (both seated and standing, if applicable), to ensure optimal alignment.

Educating for Long-Term Health

Beyond measurements, these assessments are an opportunity to educate employees on proper ergonomic practices, including:

• Correct chair positioning: Guidance on armrest use, lumbar support adjustment, and maintaining healthy posture.
• Optimal equipment layout: Instruction on ideal mouse and keyboard placement, and correct monitor height and distance to reduce strain.
• Posture and vision breaks: Encouragement to take regular posture resets and vision breaks, with a focus on the benefits to long-term musculoskeletal and visual health.

How Bulk Ergonomic Assessments Work

For organisations looking to assess multiple employees in one go, bulk ergonomic assessments can be scheduled to minimise disruption while maximising reach. Here’s how they typically run:

• Efficient scheduling: Time slots of 15–20 minutes are booked consecutively, allowing multiple assessments to be completed over a day or series of days.
• On-site or virtual delivery: Assessments can be done in-person at the office or remotely via video call for hybrid and remote teams.
• Streamlined documentation: Each employee receives a summary of their assessment, and the employer is provided with a consolidated report outlining any recommended ergonomic improvements across the workforce.
• Tailored recommendations: Where patterns or common risks are identified, group-wide solutions may be suggested such as adjustable equipment or training resources.

This approach ensures that all team members receive individualised attention while the business gains a broader understanding of workplace risks and opportunities for improvement.

Recommendations That Make a Difference

Where needed, recommendations are provided to employers on equipment or adjustments that could reduce the risk of injury. This may include items such as footrests, monitor risers, or ergonomic keyboards, all of which can contribute to a safer and more supportive working environment.

The Benefits of Ergonomic Intervention

The advantages of these assessments are both immediate and long-term:

• Reduced risk of injury, particularly repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
• Improved ergonomic alignment for greater comfort and productivity
• Less stiffness and soreness, especially from poor posture habits

By prioritising ergonomics, employers not only invest in their employees’ health and comfort but also foster a more sustainable, productive workplace. Contact us today to optimise your workstation!