Used for participants such as a new starter with no symptoms.
The assessment is completed on-site with the worker.
This assessment may be used for individuals, or for a group of employees, such as for an ‘ergonomic sweep’ service.
Suitable for:
- New Employees – individuals or groups
- During or after a change in office location
- For a set number of employees
- During an office relocation, an experienced APM Consultant can assist on-site
This assessment is not recommended for individuals with pre-existing injuries or symptoms which should be addressed more specifically.
Time: Approx. 20 minutes/person.
Completed on-site with the worker and involves a review of the ergonomic set up and adjustment of existing equipment (wherever possible) in line with ergonomic principles.
A comprehensive report with recommendations will be provided after the assessment.
Suitable for:
- Employees who are experiencing pain or symptoms at the workplace
- Those who are likely to experience issues
- If an employee requires additional or alternative ergonomic equipment
- Those seeking further education on ergonomic principles to be able to correctly set up future workstations or incorporate new equipment
Time: Approx. 45-60 minutes/person and 60 minutes/report.
This extensive ergonomic analysis, while similar to the Standard Assessment, offers a more in-depth analysis into specifics impacting the participant or the nature of the workplace.
Suitable for:
- Employees living with multiple injuries
- Employees who have a complex work environment
- Those managing the physical and cognitive effects following stroke or cerebral palsy
Workplace-specific consultation for systemic issues which pertain to workplace practices, unique equipment, heating, lighting or noise are also available as part of this assessment.
Time: Up to 90 minutes/person and up to 90 minutes/report.
This assessment is completed with the worker and the vehicle to be assessed.
The assessment involves a review of the ergonomic setup and use of the vehicle and any adjustment in line with ergonomic principles and provision of recommendations in a written summary report.
Suitable for:
- Employees who are required to engage in driving as part of their role, or
- If employees require support to ensure the best practice and posture when travelling to and from work.
The assessment will ensure duty of care is met under the WHS Act for instances where employees are required to utilise a vehicle for work.
Time: Approx. 60 minutes/person and 60 minutes/report.
This assessment is conducted with the employee in their home.
It involves a review of and required adjustments to their home workstation, followed by an assessment report.
A WHS Assessment ensures employee safety by evaluating the suitability of the home environment. This meets the employer’s obligations under the WHS Act to exhibit duty of care in providing a safe work environment for their employees.
Suitable for:
- Employees who are required to work from home
- Employees who are new to working from home, or require suitable set up or equipment
- Employees experiencing physical discomfort while working from home
A WHS Assessment can be beneficial to meet duty of care obligations under the WHS Act if WHS items in the employee’s home have not yet been assessed and addressed.
Time: Up to 60 minutes/person and up to 60 minutes/report.
This assessment is used when the employee is experiencing no symptoms and requires a brief preventative assessment to ensure their new workstation is set up correctly.
The assessment involves:
- The employee completing an ergonomic checklist independently
- APM reviewing the checklist and providing recommendations or advice
- APM may engage the employee in a brief phone call to clarify any queries
Suitable for:
New Employees – individuals or groups.
- During or after a change in office location
- For a set number of employees
- During an office relocation, an experienced APM Consultant can assist onsite
This assessment is not recommended for individuals with pre-existing injuries or symptoms which should be addressed more specifically.
Virtual ergonomic assessments may be beneficial when a face-to-face assessment is not practical or preferable.
- An APM Consultant unable to be present onsite, during a site lockdown or in secure work areas
- Travel distance precludes viability of face-to-face assessment
- Contactless service delivery supports employee health and safety
Time: Nil face-to-face assessment.
Virtual assessments are conducted via video link, with the worker present at their workstation to be assessed.
This assessment is used when a more comprehensive assessment is required, such as:
- The employee is experiencing minor symptoms
- Equipment is required
- If the employee requires education and tailored advice
A more extensive assessment and report option is quoted by request should the referrer require this.
Suitable for:
Virtual ergonomic assessments may be beneficial when a face-to-face assessment is not practical or preferable.
- An APM Consultant unable to be present onsite, during a site lockdown or in secure work areas
- Travel distance precludes viability of face-to-face assessment
- Contactless service delivery supports employee health and safety
Time: Up to 60 minutes/person and up to 60 minutes/report.
These training and workstation review sessions are conducted on-site for up to 15 people per group and provide practical training at a typical workstation:
- Ergonomic training on setting up a workstation and equipment correctly
- Tailored checklists and resources to set up and adjust their own workstations, supervised by an APM Ergonomic Consultant
Suitable for:
This offering is designed for organisations who would like to train groups of their employees on ergonomic principles and how to conduct their own ergonomic assessment on their workstation, and can also be used effectively as train-the-trainer based training.
Time: Tailored.