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part of the labour force suffers preventable, work-related

injury.

In fact, postural pain is a major cause of

ABSENTEEISM

and lost

PRODUCTIVITY.

ErgonomicAssessment

can change that for the better.

A workplace ergonomic assessment identifies the

optimal working posture for each employee.

Qualified practitioners offer practical ideas

and suggestions tailored to every individual.

and can include equipment advice.

Ergonomic assessment is a good pre-purchase investment

Attention to workplace ergonomics

benefits employers by:

Improved productivity

Boosting staff morale

Better health & safety hazard

management

Minimising WorkCover

claims

Meeting legal obligations

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Plus, there are added advantages to safe

workstation installation like:

Workplace health & safety compliance.

Improving staff postural

awareness.

Greater comfort and productivity.

Better worker postural habits.

Less harmful repeat movements.

Helps deflect personal injury

claims.

2014 Victorian WorkSafe data shows

66%of office workers’ injury claims fall into

8 main categories:

Back = 17%

Shoulder = 9%

Wrist & Forearm = 9%

Knee = 8%

Hands & Fingers = 7%

Leg = 6%

Arm = 5%

Neck = 5%

Correct ergonomic workplace setup is

known to help preventLost Time Injuries

and painful disorders like:

Neck, shoulder & posture pain

Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow

Carpel Tunnel and hand pain

Hip, knee and leg pain

Headaches and migraine

RSI and overuse injuries

CORRECTEDEven existing conditions may be

or prevented from recurring by applying the right

ergonomics.

Is your business

READYto

BENEFIT?

Greater

awareness of workplace

health and safety

problems.

Ability to

recognise current or future health and safety

issues.

Employee engagement on

health and safety concerns.

Knowledge to guide and

direct staff on health and safety

resources.

Meeting your

legislated health and safety

obligations.

Available support includes:

Individual or group workstation

assessment.

Home office ergonomic setup.

Ergonomic education and training.

Or choose a package

customised to your business

size and needs:

Prevention.15 minute personal assessment of display

screen equipment by a medical expert.

Existing Injury.30 minute display screen equipment assessment for existing

conditions. Personal workstation adjustment tailored to improve the current issue. Expert ergonomic advice from

APSS medical consultants your employees can implement at work and beyond.

Group.30 minute training session for 15 or more staff. APSS medical

consultants identify and explain poor workstation configuration risks and demonstrate ideal setup. Staff

implement the ideal model guided by the consultants, who oversee workstation changes and respond to questions.

Contact a friendly practitioner now to learn more:P 03 9690 0457E info@sportsmedosteo.com.auW sportsmedosteo.com.auShop 3, 36 – 44 Mills StreetAlbert Park Vic 3206

Dr Jason IsraelsohnDirector & Senior Osteopath

Dr Andrew LevickDirector & Senior Osteopath