Needs Assessment

A needs assessment is a process by which appropriate company information related to ergonomics is reviewed and analyzed to determine appropriate recommendations and/or services to reduce ergonomic related problems. The needs assessment would consist of any or all of the following: review of injury data, review of current ergonomic initiatives, and completion of a facility walk through.

Ergonomic Analysis

Assessment of a work process and workstation to identify ergonomic risk factors related to any of the following: workstation, environment, equipment, tools, materials, processes, tasks and/or work practices as it relates to the musculoskeletal system. Recommendations for ergonomic improvements to reduce and/or eliminate identified risk factors and ongoing consultation to assist with possible solutions would also be provided.

Physical Demands Job Analysis

Video analysis process to evaluate a specific job(s) to determine the physical demand requirements of the job(s). Results can be utilized when comparing an employee's physical demand abilities to the job requirements. It also provides information necessary for a job modification program, to place an employee with specific restrictions, and for defining physical demand requirements in job descriptions.

Injury Prevention Training Programs

Various educational programs related to musculoskeletal injury prevention, common work related musculoskeletal disorders and their signs and symptoms, musculoskeletal risk factors, ergonomic solutions to reduce and/or eliminate risk factors, fitness and wellness programs. Educational programs can include new employee orientation, annual employee education, individual employee and/or group education programs, management programs and/or education programs tailored to the specific needs of the company.

Therapeutic Services

Physical/Occupational therapy for the injured employee involving evaluation and treatment necessary in the management of pain and rehabilitation necessary to perform job activity. Ongoing assistance with job/duty modification, determination for full duty return to work readiness and on the job rehabilitation. Evaluation and treatment will be performed utilizing accepted principles, methods and procedures of measurement, prediction, evaluation, and treatment to assess and progress patient's strengths and limitations, and to assist the patient to achieve objective short and long term goals.

Physical Demands Job Analysis

Assessment of an employment candidate's ability to perform the physical demand requirements of the job offered. The screening of physical demands will be performed simulating or performing job tasks required. Results can be utilized to make alternate arrangements or accommodations, if necessary, for the employee to increase safety and reduce risk of on the job injury. (Requires physical demands job analysis.

Onsite Exercise Program

This one-hour training program will provide participants with instruction in performing a general exercise program at the worksite, as well as information on the benefits of a general exercise program to improve muscle tone, reduce fatigue, and increase strength. The program consists of instruction, demonstration, and audience participation in exercise performance. To achieve maximum benefit, a maximum of 15-20 people per program is recommended.