The University is committed to minimising the risk of injury or harm to the body associated with ergonomic and manual handling hazards. As technologies change it is essential to ensure that the tools we access for work, rest, and play are designed for our body’s requirements. Ergonomics and manual handling are applicable to all areas of work including laboratories, offices, and workshops.
All ECU Workers who work at a workstation are required to complete a Workstation Self-Assessment form. An assessment of your workstation will help identify factors that may put you at risk of developing pain or injury. If you continue to feel uncomfortable at your workstation you may wish to discuss with your Line Manager engaging an occupational therapist from West Coast Occupational Therapy to conduct a formal workstation assessment. A formal workstation assessment may assist in:
West Coast Occupational Therapy's telephone number is 08 9301 0052.
If you are working from home you should have already completed the Home-Based Work Assessment form and read the associated guideline.
If your job tasks include manual handling tasks you are required to complete manual handling training. Visit the Staff LMS to enrol on the online manual handling training. If you are a Line Manager and would like to arrange group manual handling training please contact the WHS team on 08 6304 2302 to discuss.