Ergonomic Assessment Burnaby

Boost retention and productivity with an on-site workstation assessment

Neck and back pain are just some of the negative health effects of sitting all day.

Working professionals in Burnaby, such as engineers, tech workers, and administrators, know that long hours in front of a computer can take a toll. Studies show that sitting too much increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease. But with Symmetrix, located right in Burnaby, you can keep your whole office healthy and productive with an ergonomic assessment and consultation from a professional kinesiologist.

Don't just sit there, take action for a happier and more productive workforce.

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Ergonomic Assessment Process

To get the perfect assessment for you or your team you can choose one of these two options: a comprehensive assessment for individuals or a multi-station assessment for large workplaces.

Our comprehensive assessment is ideal for workers experiencing pain, while the multi-station assessment is perfect for setting up a healthy work environment in large offices.

Already have an in-house health and safety team? we also offer Train-the-Trainer service, where we equip your in-house health and safety staff with the skills and tools to assess and assist your workers. Choose the best fit for your needs and take the first step towards a healthier work environment.

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Comprehensive Ergonomic Assessment

Our comprehensive assessment is an on-site assessment that is best suited for a single client/employee with pain or additional physical considerations.

‍We visit your workplace and assess it for ergonomic design and effectiveness while considering the individual’s subjective reports of pain, discomfort, physical limitations and previous diagnoses. Ergonomic and human factor recommendations are then made to optimize effectiveness, safety and comfort.

Changes are made immediately to the workstation to optimize its function for the user. Recommendations for additional equipment are discussed and reported. Each recipient receives education on biomechanics, correct posture, exercises and stretches.

Our comprehensive includes:

Survey of previous diagnoses, pre-existing injuries and current issues
Review of work tasks and daily activities
Inspection of workstation including chair, phone, monitor, keyboard and mouse
Workstation optimisation
Education in behaviours to prevent future injury and pains
Report including assessment observations, set-up details and equipment recommendations

Our on-site assessment takes approximately one hour. A detailed written report is provided within one week of the assessment date for future reference.

Multistation Ergonomic Assessment

Our multi-assessment is for offices where multiple staff need workstation set-ups. Office administration staff help by scheduling back-to-back assessments so our ergonomics specialist can efficiently optimize each workstation. Workers who take part are assessed on their pain, discomfort and physical limitations. Our ergonomic experts then adjust workstations to better suit the worker’s daily needs.

Multi-assessments are accompanied by a stretching guide for workers as well as equipment recommendations if needed. This service is billed hourly, with each assessment taking approximately 30 minutes to complete.

The multi-station assessment includes:

Survey of previous diagnoses, pre-existing injuries and current issues
Review of home office tasks
Inspection of workstation including chair, phone, monitor, keyboard and mouse
Workstation optimisation
Educational handout
Equipment recommendations (optional)

Ergonomics train-the-trainer

Train-the-trainer is for companies with a large workforce and internal capacity to run assessments themselves. Have an ergonomics expert deliver a half-day workshop to your staff. Office staff will receive a guide and worksheet to be able to conduct in-house ergonomic assessments.

Our train-the-trainer workshop includes a guide and worksheet. Assign up to 3 in-house trainers to receive the 3.5 hour workshop.

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Who are Symmetrix Ergonomic Assessments for?

Ergonomic assessments are for all office workers, whether working from an office or at home, particularly those who are experiencing discomfort or pain. Our ergonomics experts commonly work with lawyers, engineers, programmers, animators, sales staff, support staff, account managers, executives and non-profits.

Sit to stand ergonomics

Workers who use or are thinking of transitioning to a sit-to-stand desk are well suited for an ergonomic assessment. Most workers using sit-to-stand desks understand there will be benefits with some standing during work hours, but don’t have an ergonomics background to optimize those benefits. An ergonomic assessment will ensure that your sit-to-stand workstations are properly adjusted and workers are educated to maximize their use.

Our main point of contact for comprehensive and multi- ergonomic assessments are human resources staff or an office administrator who oversees the well-being of office workers. For individuals seeking a virtual assessment, we offer an online ergonomic assessment.

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