Workstation Assessment

Option 1 ($198.00 per Assessment): Workstation Ergonomic Assessment (Basic) 

Assessment and set-up of workstation with personalised “Ergonomic Workstation Set-Up Sheet”, provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to determine the most appropriate workstation set-up based on the workers anthropometrics as a form of prevention for those who do not have any current clinical concerns. This option is also recommended to complete multiple assessments. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. 

Option 2 ($396.00 per Assessment): Workstation Ergonomic Assessment (Standard) 

Assessment and set-up of workstation with personalised “Ergonomic Workstation Checklist” with a summary of the equipment/modification recommendations to be provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to confirm the most appropriate workstation set-up based on the workers anthropometrics to assist with the management of any clinical concerns impacting the worker. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. 

Option 3 ($594.00 per Assessment): Workstation Ergonomic Assessment (Comprehensive) 

Assessment and set-up of workstation with personalised “Ergonomic Workstation Assessment Report” with specific equipment/modification recommendations to be provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to confirm the most appropriate workstation set-up based on the workers anthropometrics to assist with the management of any other clinical concern impacting the worker. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. 

Vehicle Assessment

Option 1 ($198.00 per Assessment): Vehicle Ergonomic Assessment (Basic) 

Assessment and set-up of Vehicle with personalised “Ergonomic Vehicle Set-Up Sheet”, provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to determine the most appropriate set-up based on a workers anthropometrics as a form of prevention for those who do not have any current clinical concerns. This option is also recommended to complete for multiple assessments. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. 

Option 2 ($396.00 per Assessment): Vehicle Ergonomic Assessment (Standard) 

Assessment and set-up of vehicle with personalised “Ergonomic Vehicle Checklist” and “Ergonomic Vehicle Set-Up Sheet” with a summary of the equipment/modification recommendations to be provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to confirm the most appropriate set-up based on a workers anthropometrics to assist with management of any other clinical concerns. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. 

Option 3 ($594.00 per Assessment): Vehicle Ergonomic Assessment (Comprehensive) 

Assessment and set-up of workstation with personalised “Ergonomic Vehicle Assessment Report” and “Ergonomic Vehicle Set-Up Sheet” with specific equipment/modification recommendations to be provided to the worker and/or employer. This will assist to confirm the most appropriate set-up based on a workers anthropometrics to assist with management of any clinical concerns. The assessment will be conducted by an IOH Occupational Therapist/Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist. . 

A Vocational Assessment is an objective evaluation of an individual’s current and expected capacity for work, their experience, qualifications, transferrable skills and vocational goals, which helps to identify suitable job options. A Labour Market Analysis may also be completed to determine which of the job options are most viable giving consideration to the location, job demand, income and market trends.

When an injury or illness may be preventing a safe return to work in your pre-injury role or workplace, a vocational assessment is a valuable tool to guide the next steps to returning to work. The assessment is conducted by a qualified rehabilitation counsellor or psychologist, under the supervision of an Approved Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (WRP).

IOH is here to provide the expert guidance to help individuals recover at work after an injury. Our consultants are experienced in identifying the risks and barriers for safely returning to work, helping implement evidence based strategies and forming a collaborative Recover at Work Plan. 

Although the worker recovering from injury is the center of the plan, there are many stakeholders involved who we need to work together to achieve success. These stakeholders typically include the treating doctor and other treating professionals, the employer (including supervisors and team mates), the insurer case manager and the workers personal support network (family and friends).

The Recover at Work plan is specific and goal oriented, including graded increases in duties as capacity is reviewed and certified by the treating doctor. Our plans are focused on ensuring a safe and durable return to work.

IOH consultants facilitate frequent communication between the stakeholders involved in an individual’s return to work, including the treatment team, employer and insurer case manager. 

Your Same Employer consultant will:

• Identify and mitigate the essential physical, psychological, social, environmental, and organisational risk factors and obstacles that could affect a worker’s successful return to work.
• Determine potential suitable, adapted, and alternative duties aligned with the rehabilitation objectives and expected recovery timeframes.
• Update the Recover at Work Plan and ensure all parties are communicated with keeping everyone working together towards the same plan
• Be responsive in addressing concerns raised by any of the stakeholders involved.
• Attend medical reviews (case conferences) to ensure certified capacity informs the recover at work plan.
• Undetake regular workplace review meetings.

The goal of a workplace assessment is to gain an overview of the demands of the worker’s pre-injury duties and the availability of other suitable duties.

The task must be completed by a consultant from an approved Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (WRP) and adhere with the relevant jurisdictions guidelines (eg: SIRA NSW, Comcare etc).

At the worksite, the following are assessed:

• Physical environment
• Physical demands of pre-injury duties and possible available duties
• Mental demands of the work
• Working conditions
• Psychosocial issues at the workplace

This information is shared with the treating team to target the recovery plan towards the goal of pre-injury duties. It assists the treating doctor in certifying capacity for work.

Part of the worksite assessment includes an analysis of specific difficulties and job performance, along with recommended solutions to the most effective way of performing these duties. It may include workplace modifications and solutions to assist the worker in completing the job and avoiding aggravation. Photos and videos are often used to enable the treating doctor to gain a better understanding of the demands of the work.

There are often non-physical factors that can be addressed by performing a worksite assessment. The most significant factors in achieving return to work following injury is the effective communication and collaboration between the recovery team, including the worker, health care professionals and the workplace.

What is a Workplace Assessment?

A workplace assessment is a specialised service aimed at observing, evaluating, and reporting on the physical, environmental, and ergonomic requirements of an employee’s duties. During a session, a wide range of data about the participant is collected and analysed to develop an idea about their pre-injury duty and assess against their current capacity and prognosis.

Conducting a Workplace Assessment

The workplace assessments is usually conducted onsite and may be conducted on either an entire workplace or just a single section, to review the pre-injury duties completed and identify if any other suitable duties may be available to help the worker begin their recovery at work. 

A comprehensive report is provided to allow all stakeholders to collaborate on an effective Recover at Work plan.  

Benefits of a Workplace Assessment

• Designing an Agreeable Return to Work and Recover at Work Plan: A workplace assessment ensures that the plan fully matches employee’s progressive functional capacity. This ensures the worker’s team understand their capacity and appropriate duties during the recovery.  
• Minimize Workplace Risks: A well-carried-out workplace assessment may help identify simple modifications to duties, which assist making those roles safer for all workers. 

When returning to work after an injury or illness Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) or Functional Assessment serves as a crucial tool in understanding an individual’s ability to perform various tasks. Depending on the nature of the injury these function may include both those physically and psychologically. These evaluations provide measurement of capacity, providing valuable insights into an individual’s function.

Our experienced team, comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Psychologists, conducts these assessments in controlled environments. With our expertise and appropriate equipment we ensure accurate and thorough evaluations tailored to each individual.