Ergonomic Assessment Richmond
Boost retention and productivity with an on-site workstation assessment
If you are worried about the negative health impacts of prolonged sitting there is hope!
Professionals working in Richmond, such as engineers, tech workers, and administrators, know that long hours in front of a computer can be uncomfortable. Multiplied week after week this discomfort can lead to severe negative health effects. Studies show that sitting too much increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Symmetrix offers a simple solution to this common workplace health problem. We offer ergonomic assessments from a professional kinesiologist, an expert in human movement. Boost your workplace culture and retention with a healthier office. Don't let sitting harm your health, schedule an ergonomic assessment today!
Ergonomic Assessment Process
Maximize your workplace wellness with our customizable assessments. We offer two options to fit your needs - a comprehensive assessment for individual workers experiencing pain, and a multi-station assessment for larger offices.
Want to take it a step further? Our Train-the-Trainer program equips your in-house health and safety staff with the skills to assess and assist your workers on their own. Get the most out of our service and choose the assessment that works best for you.
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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.
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.
We offer ergonomic assessment services in the following cities:
Your Rehab Team
Dasha Maslennikova
Kinesiologist, Co-Owner
Dasha is the clinical director at Symmetrix and won Kinesiologist of the Year for 2021. Her passion is helping people improve their function
Curtis Hutson
Kinesiologist
Curtis grew up playing baseball and hockey competitively, playing as pitcher at college. Following his playing career he ran clinics
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Symmetrix Studio Hours
Yaletown Studio
Monday-Friday: 6am to 8pm
Saturday: 9 am to 6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
1059 Cambie St
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5L7
Burnaby Heights Studio
Monday-Friday: noon to 8pm
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
204-4580 Hastings St
Burnaby, B.C. V5C 2K4