Total Ergonomics – A Simple & Easy Solution To Meeting Your Legislative Obligations.
End to end ergonomics solutions, tailored to each and every one of your employees.
Optimised Working Environments.
What Is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics aims to improve comfort, efficiency, and safety by optimising the interaction between people and their workspaces, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing overall productivity and well-being
By analysing factors such as body posture, equipment layout, and task demands, ergonomics helps prevent strain and fatigue.
Ultimately, ergonomics seeks to create sustainable work conditions that benefit both employees and employers through improved performance and reduced healthcare costs.
Employer’s Legal Obligations
Legislation & Compliance.
Employers in Ireland have an obligation to assess each employee’s workstation under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, specifically Chapter 5 – Display Screen Equipment.
References:
DSE Assessments Are Required For Most Workers.
- Where employees use display screen equipment (DSE) such as a laptop connected to desktop monitors as part of their normal work activities, then a DSE risk assessment must be taken by a competent person every 2 years.
Employers Responsibility For Home And Office Compliance.
- The responsibility for health and safety at work rests with the employer, even when the employee is working from home.
A Software-only Solution Is Not Compliant.
- It is not sufficient to allow employees to use a software package or other means to assess their own workstations, it is a duty of the employer to carry out an analysis or risk assessment of an employee's workstation.
Did you Know?
MSK related injuries are the number one cause of workplace absenteeism.
Ensuring employee workstations are set up in an ergonomic manner is the best way an employer can address this.
Some of the most common issues leading to employee absenteeism include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck & Shoulder Strain
- Tennis Elbow
In 2013, about 55,000 workers in Ireland reported work-related illnesses, with MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) being a primary factor, contributing to a substantial portion of the 790,000 total days lost due to work-related illnesses that year. The average length of absence due to MSDs was around 15.9 days, supporting the estimated figure when scaled across the workforce.
- Economical & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Our Solution
A Comprehensive Ergonomic Journey, Led By Chartered Physiotherapists.
Empower your team with our tailored ergonomic solutions, designed by chartered physiotherapists. Improve workplace health, reduce absenteeism, and enhance productivity through expert guidance and comprehensive assessments.
How It Works:
Stage 1
Digital Risk Assessment.
5–10-minute Adaptive Questionnaire that will identify and categorise risks for each employee.
Stage 2
Report &
Escalate.
Personalised report with recommendations and tips for each employee, to ensure they work safely, comfortably, and productively
Stage 3
Expert Consultations.
1:1 Expert Video Consultations to rectify issues and adjust setups.
Stage 4
Analysis &
Action.
Make informed decisions on equipment recommendations
Stage 1.
The Digital Risk Assessment.
Employees complete a 5–10-minute digital questionnaire which will assess their workstation and provide a Risk Rating, whilst providing you:
- A detailed overview of the current equipment your employees are using
- The opportunity to identify risk areas and plan for remediation measures
Employees receive immediate feedback on their assessments via email, with the option to self manage the process by booking a 1-1 Consultation where required.
Stage 2.
Report & Escalate.
After completing the initial risk assessment, your employee will receive a personalised report highlighting key areas where they may be at risk, and provide them with e-learning content on how to best work with the equipment they have.
Employee reports can also contain a link for them to book a 1-1 Consultation with an ergonomics expert, allowing your employees to self-manage their assessment journey.
Stage 3.
Consultation with our ergonomics assessor.
Employees meet 1-1 with an Ergonomic Assessor for a virtual 30-minute assessment which will:
- Train & educate your employees
- Fix problems using the equipment in place
- Provide equipment recommendations (only as a last resort)
Employees receive immediate feedback on their assessments via email, with a detailed breakdown of the assessment and additional self-directed e-learning content.
All data is made available to the employer via the Analytics Dashboard.
Stage 4.
Analysis & Action.
You’ll be able to make informed decisions on equipment recommendations for each of your employees using your integrated employee analytics dashboard*.
The analytics dashboard will provide you with key information, summarised & presented in a concise format, enabling you to take action easily.
All equipment recommendations are made available to the employer only by default.
*For data protection reasons, medically sensitive data is not directly accessible but is presented in an anonymised format.
What’s Included
Flexibility & Choice
Our market leading Ergonomics Assessment service provides employers with a range of options to meet their specific needs and budgetary requirements.
Zero Risk Option:
Fee Per Consultation
- Employers have unlimited access to our risk assessment tool.
- All employees complete risk assessment and 1:1 video consultations with our Ergonomic Assessors.
- Video Consultations delivered as dedicated days
- Onsite consultations also available
- A minimum of 7 video consultations (half day) applies.
Low Risk Option:
Fee Per Employee Per Annum
This is our Economy option and provides employers with both cost certainty and the ability to spread costs over a two-year period
- All employees complete risk assessment but only those with elevated risk are offered a video consultation.
- Video Consultations delivered as dedicated days
- Onsite consultations also available
Bespoke
Option:
We also provide customised solutions for employers with 200+ employees.
These include onsite 1:1 ergonomic assessment programmes or subscription based options where Employers can pay per employee but can select the number of employees they wish to avail of video consultations.
With all the above options, the service offers:
Unlimited, Always-on Digital Risk Assessments
- For all employees
- For all office & home risk assessments
- Personalised Employee Assessment Reports with tailored advice
1-1 Virtual Consultations
- With expert ergonomics team
- Scheduled to meet your needs
Employer Analytics Platform for:
- Engagement & compliance reporting
- Equipment recommendation lists
- Insights into your data
We can also provide onsite ergonomics assessment days in office or full team screening, as well as ergonomics and/or MSK Health seminars - get in touch to find out more.
Our Clients.
Spectrum Health: A Trusted Partner.
Get In Touch
Speak with one of our team today to see how we can help.
- (01) 611 1740
- info@spectrumhealth.ie
Ergonomics For Drivers
Specialist Vehicle-Based Ergonomic Assessments
In addition to our standard ergonomic services, we offer dedicated vehicle-based ergonomic assessments for employees who spend significant time driving as part of their role.
Our specialist team evaluates posture, seating position, and vehicle setup to reduce strain and help prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
