With many employees now working from home, we are offering Remote Office Ergonomic Assessments.
This process includes:
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Phone call with the employee to review work tasks, current set up, areas of discomfort
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Employee is asked to take photos of home work station, and working postures
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Follow up phone call or video conference to discuss recommendations
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Employee provided with education regarding neutral postures and computer inputting
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Written recommendations are provided when requested.
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TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME:
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Follow the same guidelines for Working at a Computer Workstation
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Use an external keyboard and mouse when working with a laptop for periods longer than 1-2 hours
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Laptop monitor should be raised so that the top line of the text is at eye level - this can be achieved by placing on books or using a laptop stand
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Select a chair that provides lumbar support and allows you to sit straight up or slightly reclined. *****The less ideal the seating, the more frequently you should move around*****
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If the work surface is too high, consider raising the chair (if adjustable) and using a footrest
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Move and take breaks frequently by organizing computer and non computer related tasks, or standing when on telephone.
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