Did you know…?

• Employees spend at least 90% of their day in front of the computer
• Poor workplace ergonomics may account for musculoskeletal injuries
• One of the key factors that could help with blood circulation is to remember to move at regular intervals
• Corrected ergonomics can increase productivity among employees

Policy Overview

This Ergonomics Policy covers what Ergonomics Policy is and provides guidelines for the professional standards required within your organisation. It deals with the standards of behaviour expected when your people are dealing with employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and the general public.

Topics covered in this Ergonomics Policy

The following topics are covered in this Ergonomics Policy:

• Responsibilities of employers and employees
• Assessing risks associated with ergonomics
• Request for Employee Workstation Evaluation Request

Learning outcomes from this Ergonomics Policy

The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of this Ergonomics Policy:

• Classify, elucidate and evaluate the impact of different personal attributes (anatomical, physiological, and psychological) on the proper safe working environment;
• Evaluate the effect of corporal environment factors on comfort and performance;
• Apply principles of effective ergonomic design of work areas and equipment to a range of occupational settings;