General Awareness Training:A one hour lecture on ergonomics aimed to introduce the employees to the concept of ergonomics, define repetitive strain injuries, learn to identify risk factors, and train the employee to reduce their risks.This lecture can be attended by as many as 35 employees.Typical preparation time for the consultant is 1-2 hours.
Targeted Training: One to one and one half hour lecture targeted to a specific job or group of tasks.Computer-oriented, field service or laptop users, production line, or manufacturing jobs are common target specific jobs.Training to reduce risks for common tasks (can be combined) include back safety and lifting, stretching and strengthening for the worker, rest breaks, eye strain, risk factors outside the workplace and designing a functional workspace for the employee.Typical preparation time for the consultant is 1-3 hours.
Ergonomic Evaluations: One-on-one evaluations with a licensed physical therapist to optimize the employee in their specific environment of work.This customized evaluation trains the employee exclusively to their equipment, tools, and personal work space to optimize productivity while minimizing their risk of repetitive strain injuries.Risk factors to this particular employee are identified and discussed based on job task.As a result of this employee/evaluator discussion, recommendations are a joint effort with high compliance by the employee.These recommendations will be implemented immediately.Evaluations are captured on digital video with digital photographs and included in the final report. The company may choose the length of these evaluations. A typical evaluation varies between 30-45 minutes.A three page written report is provided to employer which includes: before and after photos, recommendations for equipment and behavior modification by employee, and changes made to the employee’s workstation. Typical off-site document preparation time is 30 minutes.