Ergonomic Assessment

2007 Assessment Statistics

During 2007 Healthywork Ltd conducted in excess of 350 Ergonomic Assessments. An audit has been conducted to establish what the most common recommendations have been.

An Audit of 50 random cases was conducted during 2008 by reviewing the assessment reports.

42% were found to be sitting too low to the desk and the work tasks they were performing. The chairs were raised to the correct height, depending on the gas stem height adjustability of the chairs.

20% had no arm rests on their office chair. For 22% the arm rests were too far apart for their build and another 20% were not using their arm rests, as they were incorrectly positioned.

Therefore 62% were not gaining necessary forearm support from chair arm rests.

For 18% the lumbar support was not at the correct height. Another 8% did not have lumbar support available on their chair.

90% of the individuals required an alternative model chair and of those 32% required a more specialist chair than their own chair supplier could provide.

26% needed their monitor screen raising to the correct height, once they were sitting at the correct sitting height to the desk.

44% needed to move their keyboard and mouse closer so that they were sitting and working in a better posture.

76% required a sliding writing and reading work surface which could be moved over the keyboard so that all of the work tasks were at the correct height and directly in front of them.

20% of the cases were a follow up assessment, after having had an initial assessment. Therefore equipment had been provided and the follow up was to ensure they were set up correctly and review progress. 

Testimonials

Why we have a high level of repeat customers, who recommend us to others.

  • Elaine Cook, Unum

    Alison aims to be professional at all times, she is easy to work with, adaptable and open to discussing how, through the reports she produces she can meet the changing needs of her clients.

  • Mr Sam Morris, Qualification Curriculum Authority, Central london

    Friendly, helpful and informative, since Healthywork assessed my workstation and advised me, my bad back is better. What more do I need to say?

     

  • Mrs Santu Bhudia, Atos Healthcare

    Alison has provided a regular service to Atos Healthcare since July 2007.  She is professional, flexible and delivers to timescales and her services have been valued by us and our customer Royal Mail.

  • Mr Antony Moss, CHP Consulting

    When standard instructions on worstation ergonomics didnt result in any improvement in back pain, Alison provided expert professional guidance. This was constructive, practical and demonstrated the value of experience in this area.

  • Sarah de Vere, HR Manager, Higher Education Funding Council for England, based in Bristol

    Assessments provided in Bristol and Central London.

     

    "Healthywork Ltd have been extremely helpful over the last year and provided us with a very good service at very short notice.

     

    The quality of their work place assessment reports and recommendations are extremely high. In addition, the employees involved have commented on the extremely helpful knowledge and support provided by the work place assessor."

  • Jo Byrne, Capital International, Central London

    Healthywork were very efficient and able to help us with several situations. If you need a fresh pair of eyes with a medical focus to look at an employee health issue, I would recommend them.

  • Gail Kovacs, KMG Health Partners Ltd, based in South Wales

    "Alison Biggs has been a Specialised Assessor on KMG Health Partners' roster since its UK inception in 2004.  We highly recommend her based on her knowledge, skills, diversity, quality and client / customer care.  She has also been extremely flexible with scheduling and geographic locations. You can expect positive outcomes from accessing her service."

    Ergonomic Assessments, Functional Capacity Evaluations and Job Demands Analysis for clients over the UK: including, Devon, Bristol, Kent, London, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.

  • Fiona Colegrave, Capita Health Solutions, UK wide

    I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Alison Biggs from Healthywork Ltd. The reason is simple: she will provide the service that you require.

    Healthywork delivered approx 750 Ergonomic Assessment to the customer Royal Bank of Scotland, and other companies in the RBS group such as in Reading, London, Nottingham, Farnborough. Including Direct Line based in Croydon, London, NIG Insurance, Churchill Insurance, Coutts, and Drummonds all based in London etc. Assessments were conducted all over the UK as bank branch based and regional office based assessments were also required. 

  • Andy Taylor, Access Made Easy

    Alison has carried out 100s of assessments for AME some of which have involved multi disciplinary work with other stakeholders such as physiotherapists, computer technicians. Her work with the NHS and medical knowledge has brought an enhanced level of credibility to the work based employment assessment that she undertakes.

    Clients trust her, she is diplomatic and highly professional at all times even when placed under considerable pressure to meet tight deadlines and juggle conflicting priorities.

  • Malcolm Paxman, HTG Trading, trading as Hubbard

    If you use Healthywork you will receive an unbiased, factual assessment on an individual and their circumstances, constructed in such a way that is helpful to both parties.


  • Alison Somek, Somek and Associates, Buckinghamshire

     

    I have known and worked with Alison Biggs of Healthywork since 2003.  I have always found her to be extremely professional and committed any work project, and very knowledgeable about her specialist field.

     

    Ergonomic Assessments and Functional Capacity Assessments for Medico-legal cases provided in Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and London.

  • Nicola Sharp Watford Borough Council

    Thanks very much for the (Functional Capacity) report which we have found extremely useful.

  • Adam Clark, Axminster Carpets, Axminster

     

    Our HR advisor has read your report and said it was the best she has read in 35 years!

     

    Worksite Assessment performed in Axminster, Devon.

  • Tony Lees, Avantek Computer Ltd, Leicestershire

    Ergonomic Assessments provided in Bath, Oxford and Leicestershire.

     

     

    "Alison @healthywork provided a very comprehensive report with recommendations to suit our clients needs. A very professional service".