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Individual Ergonomic Assessment: Office and Computer Workstation

This detailed assessment is aimed at identifying ergonomics-related risk factors for office employees who use computer workstations. Extensive information regarding employee discomfort is collected; essential duties are observed; physical measurements are collected; and employees are coached on work practices including how to adjust furniture and equipment. Practical recommendations are developed to improve comfort, reduce musculoskeletal injury risk and prevent future musculoskeletal discomforts or injuries. Recommendations are presented in a comprehensive report and cover workstation layout and design, furniture, equipment and accessories, as well as work organization, work procedures, psychosocial factors and work practices.

Sample Related Projects:

Ministry of Community and Social Services

• Conducted a detailed assessment of an office and computer workstation for an employee with visual impairment and provided practical recommendations to improve working postures related to the use of assistive devices.

Shaw Communications Inc.

• Conducted a detailed assessment of an office and computer workstation for an individual diagnosed with tennis elbow and recommended alternative input devices to help minimize musculoskeletal discomfort.

Ontario Securities Commission

• Conducted a detailed assessment of an office and computer workstation for a worker experiencing sciatica-related symptoms in the lower back and legs. Provided recommendations for a task chair encompassing features to help the individual work more comfortably.

Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP

• Conducted a detailed assessment of an office and computer workstation for an individual experiencing chronic low back pain including limitations regarding sitting tolerance. Provided practical recommendations in order to improve workstation layout and design, as well as work practices.