Ergonomics, the art of environmental injury prevention and cure
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. This can be preventative as a way of injury prevention i.e. manual handling techniques, best practice, improving work place techniques, Display Screen Equipment, (DSE), assessments etc or restorative ergonomic programmes including treatment i.e. worker has already developed a work place injury or repetitive strain injury, (RSI).
Research now shows this is an increasing problem for businesses both private and public affecting there productivity creating financial loss through direct injury and sickness in particular long term sickness, reduced employee motivation and a high turn over of staff.
Our Ergonomics at Work service works on the promise:
That reducing accidents and ill health increases productivity by fitting the task to the worker. (in blue)
We can guarantee you and your business, company or department with a first class, highly experienced, cost effective ergonomics at work service, providing you with both:
- Quick and effective work place assessments for all areas and types of working environment and
- Effective restorative treatment and rehabilitation on site or in clinic.
- Reducing your costs and improving productivity
Our Clinicians including chartered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Podiatrists are all very well experienced in the field of Occupational Health and Ergonomics giving you very good outcomes and value for your money.