Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Member

Office Ergonomics Education

Our office ergonomics program is tailor-made for your specific needs.

Below is an example of one such education program.

1 hour lecture on office workstation ergonomics

  • Maximum group size 15 people
  • Anatomy (Move it or lose it)
  • Mechanisms of injury
  • Risk factors
  • Specific conditions
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Carpal Tunnel
    • Neck/shoulder pain
    • Low back pain
  • Prevention strategies
  • Employer and employee responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Rest break program

1 hour practice and problem solving session

  • Instruction and practice of office exercises
  • Instruction and practice of chair adjustment
  • Instruction of workstation set up
  • Group session peer review of individual workstation
  • A review of individual workstations to critique the individual’s ability to assess their own work station and correct any faults.
  • Instruction and practice of office exercises
  • Instruction and practice of chair adjustment
  • Instruction of workstation set up
  • Group session peer review of individual workstation
  • A review of individual workstations to critique the individual’s ability to assess their own work station and correct any faults.