ERGONOMICS - Focus On Intervention Your Statewide Return To Work Resource

Why is a strong ergonomic program vital to your company's future ?

Foresight and proactive ergonomic efforts will reduce or eliminate work-related injuries and make the workplace a safer place for all.
Work related injuries can result in costly vocational rehabilitation programs for the worker and claims can snowball into a "contagion of injuries" epidemic with co-workers.
Implementation of ergonomic theory and practices protects the company in the future by protecting workers and productivity methods in the present.

Why Utilize Focus On Intervention's Ergonomic Services ?

The FOI Ergonomic Specialists have been providing services to employers since 1992.
The most effective and cost efficient solutions are recommended.
We assist with the purchase of any needed equipment or furniture when requested.
FOI conducts seminars with groups of all sizes covering work site ergonomics and workstation design and modifications.

Focus On Intervention's On-site Ergonomic Services include:

Review of employee job tasks and workstation.
Observation of worker while performing in usual setting and environment.
Discussion with worker regarding any physical conditions.
Methodical assessment of workstation components and placement of equipment.
On-site adjustment of workstation components, chairs, equipment, i.e., computer monitor, keyboard, workstation surfaces, etc.
Worker education regarding ergonomic guidelines and theory.
Written reports detailing recommended abatements relating to generic risk factors.

How do Ergonomic Evaluations assist in the return to work process?

Injured workers may successfully return to work with their usual and customary employer when modifications to their current workstation, environment and/or work methods are implemented.
Insightful ergonomic recommendations and changes can turn possibilities into reality regarding retaining valuable and skilled workers.
Appropriate ergonomic implementation can prevent the company from incurring vocational rehabilitation costs and disability expense losses.
Benefits are realized immediately as well as into the future.


	Why is a strong ergonomic program vital to your company's future ? Foresight and proactive ergonomic efforts will reduce or eliminate work-related injuries and make the workplace a safer place for all. Work related injuries can result in costly vocational rehabilitation programs for the worker and claims can snowball into a "contagion of injuries" epidemic with co-workers. Implementation of ergonomic theory and practices protects the company in the future by protecting workers and productivity methods in the present. Why Utilize Focus On Intervention's Ergonomic Services ? The FOI Ergonomic Specialists have been providing services to employers since 1992. The most effective and cost efficient solutions are recommended. We assist with the purchase of any needed equipment or furniture when requested. FOI conducts seminars with groups of all sizes covering work site ergonomics and workstation design and modifications. Focus On Intervention's On-site Ergonomic Services include: Review of employee job tasks and workstation. Observation of worker while performing in usual setting and environment. Discussion with worker regarding any physical conditions. Methodical assessment of workstation components and placement of equipment. On-site adjustment of workstation components, chairs, equipment, i.e., computer monitor, keyboard, workstation surfaces, etc. Worker education regarding ergonomic guidelines and theory. Written reports detailing recommended abatements relating to generic risk factors. How do Ergonomic Evaluations assist in the return to work process? Injured workers may successfully return to work with their usual and customary employer when modifications to their current workstation, environment and/or work methods are implemented. Insightful ergonomic recommendations and changes can turn possibilities into reality regarding retaining valuable and skilled workers. Appropriate ergonomic implementation can prevent the company from incurring vocational rehabilitation costs and disability expense losses. Benefits are realized immediately as well as into the future.