TIP SHEET - Workplace Ergonomics

Implementing effective "Workplace Ergonomics" seems simple in theory but can often be difficult to implement effectively in many workplaces. It does require regular review and does not necessarily need to be costly to achieve the result of reducing workplace injury risk. A simple Google search will find numerous "ergonomic workstation posters" on what is the correct sitting posture. However, the below resource attempts to go further than just provide a diagrammatic representation of how to sit at work.

Rather the below resource is a one page tip sheet of key "ergonomic principles" which you may find useful in implementing strategies more broadly across various workplace tasks.

Tip Sheet - Workplace Ergonomics

TIP SHEET - Managing Psychological Injuries

Return to work for workers with a physical injury is often easier than for those with a psychological injury based on one thing: you can often "see" a physical injury. This is not the case with a psychological injury. However, assisting workers to return to work with a psychological injury is just as important as for a physical injury. The attached document provides some general strategies for people managing return to work in assisting such workers return back into the workplace following a psychological injury. It also provides some suggestions on how to reduce the risk of psychological injuries in the first place.

Tip Sheet - Managing Psychological Injuries

The Benefits of Work in Rehabilitation

Over the coming months/years I hope to provide readers with a variety of key information, resources and tools to help with managing health, safety and rehabilitation at the workplace. As a start, below are some links which relate to the benefits of work as part of a RTW strategy and are often useful background reading when liaising with workers, doctors, supervisors, and treating practitioners about returning injured workers back to work in a timely manner.

Is work good for your health & well-being

Realising the health benefits of work

Britain's working age population