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OFFICE ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS

Office Ergonomic Assessments in the National Capital Region, Ottawa and Canada

Our team is uniquely qualified to conduct practical and budget-conscious office ergonomic assessments in the National Capital Region, Ottawa, Ontario and Canada. We come to your work or home office. Wherever possible, we optimize and adjust existing office equipment to minimize and alleviate ergonomic risk factors. At Ergo-Safety, we know how important suitable office furniture, seating, and workstation accessories are for an employee’s comfort and productivity.


In fact, not all people can use the same equipment due to the differences in their body shapes and possible medical conditions. Our professional recommendations aim to improve your team’s well-being and your company’s organizational efficiency.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many Ontario private insurance companies will reimburse your home or small business ergonomic assessment when executed by a recognized medical health professional such as a Registered Kinesiologist. Some insurance plans may require a referral from your family physician. Please inquire today with any questions you may have.

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All of our ergonomic assessors are specifically trained to assess individuals in office environments. Our Ottawa ergonomic assessment techniques and checklists comply with the Canadian Standards Association's Office Ergonomic Guidelines (CAN/CSA - Z412-M00) and the Canada Labour Code (CLC), Part II, Section 125. (1)(t).

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THE PROPER EQUIPEMENT

Proper planning can minimize problems and save you money in the long run. If you’re renovating, relocating your business, setting up a new office, or purchasing new furniture, chairs, or computer accessories, you should involve an ergonomist in the process to ensure a smooth transition and that the best ergonomic choices are made. Our ergonomists, kinesiologists, and physiotherapists have the experience to help you pick the right ergonomic suppliers and manufacturers.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING IN-PERSON ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS?

  • Assessments usually last around one hour. During each visit, we will:

    • Identify any ergonomic risk factors associated with the person’s physical and anthropometric characteristics
    • Identify how the person interfaces with his or her workstation and equipment (i.e. desk, chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.)
    • Implement any changes possible at the time of the evaluation (i.e. chair, monitor, mouse adjustments, etc.)
    • Educate the person on safe working postures and habits as well as basic principles of ergonomics
    • Prepare a report containing our findings, any changes made, and supporting photographs as well as our short- and long-term recommendations for minimizing risk and alleviating discomfort, including examples of suggested equipment and where it can be obtained. We will make every effort to work with the employee’s existing furniture and equipment.

We offer competitive rates for our full and mini ergonomic assessments in Ottawa and Gatineau and volume discounts for multiple assessments carried out at the same location. All of our services are available in both official languages. Feel free to call us for an estimate.

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING VIRTUAL ERGONOMIC ASSESSMENTS?

  • Assessments usually last 30-45 minutes. During each session, we will:

    • Have the employee complete a bilingual survey including measurements to be sent to the assessor ahead of time. The employee is also asked to send photos of their workstation.
    • During the assessment, the survey and photos are discussed and education is provided to set up the workstation and computer equipment in the safest way possible.
    • During the assessment, ergonomic risk factors are discussed and the way in which the individual interacts with their workstation is assessed.
    • Any immediate changes are implemented.
    • The employee is educated on safe working postures and habits as well as basic principles of ergonomics.
    • A report is prepared containing our findings, any changes made, and supporting photographs as well as our short- and long-term recommendations for minimizing risk and alleviating discomfort, including examples of suggested equipment and where it can be obtained. We will make every effort to work with the employee’s existing furniture and equipment.
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