How does a Virtual Ergonomist work?
- Educates employees in how to effectively use (and adjust) existing ergonomic and office equipment (using ErgoStat's knowledge base and the employee's survey data.)
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- Educates employees on the relationships between their work postures, work tasks and physical environments to minimize work-related physical stresses and associated discomfort.
- Identifies the need for procurement of necessary ergonomic product solutions.
- Educates employees in how to best integrate and effectively use new ergonomic products with existing office equipment and furniture.
- Educates employees in simple but effective exercises, performed at the workstation.
- Performs "virtual" workstation evaluations, in many cases eliminating the need for an on-site evaluation.