Expert Ergonomics Services for healthy, efficient and productive workplaces.
Ergonomic assessments in industrial, commercial, and service environments identify risks from awkward postures, repetitive work, high forces, complex tasks, manual handling and inadequate equipment or training. Environmental factors like lighting, air quality, temperature and noise must also be evaluated.
Issues with high ergonomic risk severity require immediate resolution. Solutions range from simple adjustments to engineering modifications, process changes, improved environmental comfort or organisational culture shifts toward employee wellbeing.
Ergonomic assessments are ideal for areas where concerns have been raised, with objectives to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), repetitive strain injuries (RSI), while improving comfort, efficiency and productivity.
Comprehensive evaluations examine tasks, equipment, environment and include direct observation and employee consultation in their actual workspace.
Working above shoulder height?
Repetitive work? Sitting for long hours?
Is there clear visibilty? Could steps be provided?
Our Comprehensive Assessment Process
Our Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments evaluate:
>Workstation setup through one-on-one evaluations
>Desk height, monitor positioning, and input device placement
>Chair configuration for optimal support
>Lighting conditions to minimize eye strain
>Specialised adaptations for individual needs (injuries, disabilities, pregnancy)
You'll receive a detailed report with specific recommendations, including equipment suggestions when needed. We also provide advice on return to work plans for employees returning after injury or illness.
Measurable Benefits for Organisations
Research by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors shows effective ergonomics interventions deliver:
61% reduction in musculoskeletal problems
88% decrease in lost workdays
87% reduction in staff turnover
Financially, organisations typically see £1.78 return for every £1 invested, with an average payback period under 5 months. For a 100-employee company, this translates to annual savings of £38,000-£48,000 in reduced absenteeism and healthcare costs.
Proactive ergonomic solutions not only fulfil legal Health and Safety obligations but demonstrate genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.
Note use of ergonomic chair, separate keyboard and mouse, laptop on riser, top of screen at eye-level, clutter-free desk.
Sit-Stand desks offer a dynamic way of working allowing workers to change their postures.
Note use of separate keyboard and mouse, laptop on riser so top of screen at eye-level, clutter-free desk.
Work from Home (WFH) Ergonomic Assessments
Creating an optimal workstation is essential for maintaining health, enhancing efficiency and boosting productivity. When working from home, many professionals compromise their physical wellbeing by hunching over laptops or sitting in inadequate chairs for prolonged periods—a practice that can lead to long-term musculoskeletal issues.
Our comprehensive Ergonomic and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments are conducted with employees at their workspace, whether in a corporate office or home environment. During these personalised evaluations, we deliver tailored recommendations for:
Desk setup and arrangement
Ergonomically appropriate furniture selection and adjustment
Optimal positioning of monitors, keyboards and accessories
Healthy working practices and movement integration
Specialised accommodations for employees with disabilities or specific needs
We provide expert guidance on cost-effective equipment investments when necessary and offer strategic advice for return-to-work plans following injury or absence. After each assessment, you'll receive a detailed written report documenting our findings and actionable recommendations, with all identified issues formally recorded for employer records.
Ergo and Wellbeing Ltd have significant experience with major R&D projects providing Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomic consultancy working collaboratively with Engineers, Operations, Planning and Health & Safety.
EHF works best implemented early especially when designing and developing complex systems. In this case the application of EHF is called Human Factors Engineering.
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have information relating to Human Factors & Ergonomics on their website.
People are involved in all aspects of work, which is why HSE recognises the importance that ergonomics and human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work.
This 10 page Leaflet INDG90 is aimed at anyone who has a duty to maintain and improve ergonomics in the workplace. It provides examples of ergonomics problems and simple, effective advice on what can be done to solve them.
It will also help to answer questions about ergonomics and will explain how understanding ergonomics can improve health and safety in the workplace.
Let Ergo & Wellbeing help your business or organisation understand the guidance and regulations and improve workplace safety, comfort and wellbeing.
