Workplace Ergonomics

At Optimum Health, Kinesiologist's specialize in the field of ergonomics which is described as a science that is concerned with how humans interact with objects around them.  In an office work environment the objects of interaction could be a desk, chair, computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Kinesiologists look at these work spaces, practices, tools, and demands of the job to improve worker safety and productivity in hopes to find ways of reducing or eliminating repetitive strain or overuse injuries. 

 Our Ergonomic Assessment includes:

• Improving workstation design and layout
• Instructing employees on proper chair usage 
• Reviewing best seating and work posture practices
• Surveying lighting issues including monitor glare
• Reviewing best practices for mousing and keyboard 
• Identifying potential risk factors in the workplace
• Recommending correct ergonomic equipment  

The value of Ergonomic Assessments: 

You can add tremendous value to the productivity of your office and the health of your employees by bringing in an ergonomic specialist to do an on-site assessment.  

Our Ergonomic Seminar includes: 

• Principles of neutral posture 
• How to diminish pain in the office 
• Basics of optimal workstation set up 
• Risk for musculoskeletal injury  

The value of attending the seminar:  

Participants will leave this seminar with the ability to adjust their chairs and workstations to minimize risk for fatigue and pain. Seminars are directed by Kinesiologist and are usually an hour and can be adjusted to suit your needs. This is an excellent way to increase awareness and to meet an employer’s legal obligations to educate workers about safe work practices.