Ergonomics

Ergonomic & injury Prevention Education

Developed by our team of Health, Ergonomic & Education specialists, our Essentials programs focus on practical postural awareness and personalized workstation setup, rather than expensive equipment modifications. Based on the latest Worksafe BC and Canadian prevention standards, they help employees do their job more safely, effectively and efficiently.

Office Essentials Program

• Designed for: Office based environments where employees sit most of their day on a computer.
• Programs Utilize: Interactive group education + Individualized workstation assessments.
• Participants Learn: 1.Proper workstation setup 2.Strategic break scheduling 3.Quick & easy stretches.
• Participants Receive: 1.Office Essentials stretching card 2.Workstation setup checklist

Back Essentials Program

• Designed for: Manual handling environments where employees twist, bend & lift as they work.
• Programs Utilize: Interactive group education + Individualized workstation assessments.
• Participants learn: 1.Proper lifting techniques 2.Warm up strategies 3.Quick & easy stretches
• Participants Receive: 1. Back Essentials proper lifting, warm up and stretching card.

Assessment Services

Assessments are performed on-site by our team of experienced, licensed, and insured health professionals. Assessments provide the employer with a better understanding of their current workforce and work conditions, and the employee with the tools and knowledge to stay safe and healthy at work.

Ergonomic Workstation Assessment

Employee's workstations are evaluated from an ergonomic, biomechanical, and postural perspective.Changes in equipment orientation and body position are recommended to help an existing injury or to prevent future injuries from occurring. Employees learn how to properly adjust their workstation for their own use.