Worksafe Fitness offers a variety of services. Our team will assist your organisation prevent injuries as well as assisting you to comply with legislative obligations.

Our range of services includes:

• Ergonomic Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Workplace Training Programs
• Functional Capacity Evaluations
• OHS Policy Review
• Assistance with Managing Return to Work of Injured Workers
• Health Education

Managing safety risks in your workplace keeps your workers at work, injury free & productive

ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENT

Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker.

This means that we need to modify the work environment or job tasks to fit the individual needs of the worker, rather than assume that each & every worker will be able to work comfortably & safely in a standard work station.

Without correct ergonomic set up your employees risk sustaining ongoing pain which can result in chronic health issues, including occupational overuse syndrome or various soft tissue injuries. It is not uncommon for surgery to be required to resolve problems which could have been prevented by correct ergonomics & working posture.

Employees often report a significant decrease in pain & stiffness following simple workstation adjustments & comment “oh that makes perfect sense now”. Approximately 30 minutes is all that it will take to perform a basic review & modify a worker’s workspace & improve their overall health & safety at work.

An ergonomic assessment involves assessing the worker, their posture, the work practices & the immediate work environment. Recommendations are provided regarding specific modifications to reduce risks & ensure optimal work posture & environment. You will be provided with a report outlining simple & practical solutions, including any modifications or equipment required for each worker assessed.

RISK ASSESSMENT

The OHS Legislation requires that employers identify hazards & then assess & control risks within the workplace. A risk assessment can help you to identify risks that may potentially affect the health & safety of your workers.

A risk assessment involves an on site visit by our accredited staff. They will meet with management & workers, discuss recent injuries or incidents that have occurred as well as identifying other areas of concern. An overview of the workplace & systems will be undertaken whereby hazards will be identified & the level of risk associated with each hazard determined. Risk control strategies & guidelines for evaluating & reviewing these control measures will be outlined in a comprehensive report.

WORKPLACE TRAINING

Training is one of the most effective ways to manage risks & reduce injuries within the workplace. It can also assist you meet some of your obligations under the OHS Act.

By educating workers you are empowering them to take control of their body, their work environment & how they perform their job. They will be able to apply simple strategies to both their work & home life & have new knowledge & interest in health & safety.

Training programs are designed specifically to your workplace. Usually a risk assessment or review of the workplace is conducted prior to training so that pertinent issues can be addressed during training. Our training programmes take a risk management approach are based on the relevant National Standards and Codes of Practice.

Training programs currently offered by Worksafe Fitness include:

• Manual Handling
• Office Ergonomics
• Stretching for Work
• Injury Prevention & Risk Management for managers

Other topics can be developed as requested, including:

• Healthy Lifestyle Education
• Fitness Programs & Training
• Health Promotion

FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION

A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is an objective & systematic way to assess the safe & maximal physical & functional tolerances of a worker. These can be matched against the physical demands of their current or potential job. By ensuring the worker can safely perform the specified work task you reduce the risk of an injury occurring or recurring.

A FCE can be used in a variety of situations including:

• When an injured worker is returning to work
• Prior to placing a worker in a new job role (particularly a physically demanding one)
• Medico-Legal Claims
• Pre-Employment Screening
• If you are unsure of a workers ongoing capacity to safely perform their job one

If you would like any more information on the above or additional services please contact Worksafe Fitness regarding how we can assist you in making your workplace as safe as possible.    click here »