Musculoskeletal disorders are amongst the most common causes of sickness absence in the UK. Preventative ergonomics services such as workplace assessments, DSE and workstation assessments, and manual handling training; as well as workplace physiotherapy to treat work-related MSDs are essential, cost-effective tools that should be included in any organisation’s absence management strategy.

Our nationwide ergonomics team has experience working with a wide range of organisations and industry sectors, integrating seamlessly with departments such as occupational health and personnel when required.
Our ergonomics services include:

• DSE workstation assessments
• Musculoskeletal risk assessments
• Manual handling risk management
• Workplace assessments
• Clinical ergonomics assessments (including return to work)
• Advice on accommodation of workers with disabilities
• Vehicle assessments
• Home-worker assessments
• Workstation pregnancy assessments
• Workplace and equipment design
• Training - e.g.moving & handling (including patient handling), laptop user training, injury prevention

MDG Health can provide ad-hoc ergonomics support or run a full time clinic at your premises. Our on-site clinics are designed to integrate with any existing occupational health or health and safety teams and can cover part or all of your ergonomics requirements. Proactive strategies such as floor-walks can be incorporated into your ergonomics programme: our specialist physios assess employees as they work to identify and address any potential issues.

For more information call us on 0800 9889 999 or email ergo@wearemdg.com.