Essential Ergonomics: How we measure up

Sometimes, it just makes sense to have someone trained internally to do preventative ergonomic evaluations in the office. You can have someone already onsite who can handle preventative cases, and when more advanced cases come up, that same employee will know who to contact for help. 

So if you’re thinking of getting an employee (or even yourself!) trained to do ergonomic evaluations, then the next thing you should ask yourself is: What class do I send them to?

When it comes to ergonomics courses, you have a lot to choose from. Let me tell you why you should choose the Essential Ergonomics course from Healthworks Ergonomics.

The basics of ergonomics don’t vary – there are well-defined and universal norms that are based on physics, kinesiology, and anatomy. You can learn all of that from anyone who understands the science behind ergonomics. But we go beyond that.

As Occupational and Physical therapists, we’re experts at evaluating the way that human beings interact with their environment. You can learn facts and figures all day long, but to be a really good ergonomist, you also have to learn about people – how to get the information that you need from them, figuring out why they do what they do, and how to transfer all of those facts and figures into solutions that really work for each individual.

Everybody is different; we teach you how to work with that. Ergonomics is hard science, but it doesn’t have to be cold or boring. We are science-based, while also being completely people-focused.

When we can empower you (or your employee) to see through the lens of ergonomics, you’ll catch problems so much faster. And you’ll know when you need a little extra help. Contact us to learn more about our Essential Ergonomics course, and the support that comes with it!