Rehabilitation
Services
Ergonomic Assessments and Job Modifications
Granville Health System’s Rehabilitation
Department
now offers on-site ergonomic assessments and
interventions specifically tailored to assist
workers
who are already injured to prevent work-related
injuries. Evaluation goals are set to obtain
the
highest productivity from each worker, while
maintaining his or her physical well-being and
mental
health.
The on-site ergonomic assessment has two stages.
First, environmental considerations are studied
by a
trained therapist visiting the work site. The
components
of this stage include job analysis, work station
mechanics, and hazard identification.
After the environmental study, the therapist
issues a report on job/worker compatibility. The
report will include recommendations and on-site
instruction in the following areas:
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Repetitive strain reduction
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Physical and emotional fatigue prevention
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Workstation design improvement
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Body mechanics instruction
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Tool modification
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Pacing skills training
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Stretching exercise training
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Posture correction
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Splint/adaptive aid
To make an appointment for on-site ergonomic
assessments, please call 919-690-3277.
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