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This resource is designed to provide some
general information about ergonomics in an office environment assuming
seated work.
This information is provided as a guide for general office spaces
where a variety of people will be using the equipment.
It is not designed to provide advice for the tailoring of equipment
to a single person doing a specific task.
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Consult an Ergonomist of Occupational
Professional for specific information.
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trained in ergonomics can assist organisations on a range of
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MANAGEMENT OF OH&S
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
legislation
in Australia is tending toward a risk management approach.
This means that employers need to:
- Identify the hazards in the workplace
- Assess the risks arising from the hazards
- Eliminate or control those risks
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the controls
- Perform on-going monitoring.
Taking this approach is considered necessary
to ensure the employer's general duty of care for the health and
safety of the workers is being met. Employees need to be involved
in the process. OH&S needs to be an on-going concern of management.
Ergonomists and other occupational professionals can provide specialist
advice and guidance for risk management and proactive development
of OH&S management plans.
Effective workplace management can lead to job
satisfaction and increased productivity.
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