Physical ergonomics and risk indicators within an office workplace

Presenter: Heath Williams

Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Occupational health osteopaths know clinical interventions and rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal injuries applicable to various workplace settings.

The learning objectives of this webinar are:

• Introduce OHS/WHS legislation and workplace risk management system

• Discuss risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders

• Explain the role and opportunities for private practice clinicians within the OHS environment

• Review and discuss standard modern-day workplace office ergonomic trends

• Review an office-based workstation case study

• Provide references and resources for further learning in this area of work

About Heath:

Heath is Corporate Work Health Australia’s Melbourne-based director and consultant. Heath consults across a variety of industries, ranging from display screen ergonomics to manual handling training and risk assessment. Heath currently practices in his Melbourne CBD and Docklands Osteopathic Practices Principle Four Osteopathy. Heath has previously worked as an Osteopath, Lecturer and Musculoskeletal consultant in Sweden and the UK. Heath is a full member of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia. 

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