Workplace Assessment
Using a wide range of techniques to suit the individual needs of every client, a workplace assessment can provide valuable insight into an individuals abilities and any potential difficulties in the workplace.
Workplace Assessment
A workplace assessment is an in-depth assessment of the employee in their work environment.
This type of assessment may be required when an employee is returning to work after a period of absence due to injury, illness or disabling health condition. The onsite assessment process is customised to suit the unique circumstances of the employee and the needs of the employer.
Following the assessment an action plan will be developed to support the employee in the workplace, including recommendations to specifically address the concerns of the employer and employee. Recommendations may include; cognitive strategies, practical self management strategies for the employee, detailed gradual work re-entry plans. Training may also be offered to colleagues and co-workers.
A detailed report is provided detailing the assessment findings and recommendations.
Job Demand Assessment
A job demands assessment is undertaken through an onsite assessment to observe how a specific job is done at a workplace this can be completed with or without the clients presence.
The essential and non-essential job components are identified to determine the essential skills and abilities an employee requires to successfully do the job. The physical, cognitive, psychosocial and behavioural demands of the job are identified as part of this assessment.
A job demands assessment is used to gain an objective and clear list of the job demands, which can then be used to determine if an employee has the skills and abilities to complete these demands. This type of assessment is helpful in determining what an employee will need to focus on in their rehabilitation to build their capacity to meet the specific job demands.
A job demands assessment can also be an important component of an overall assessment to determine an employee’s fitness to return to a specific role.
Ergonomic Assessment
Good ergonomic practices ensure that employees are safe, healthy, and able to be productive whilst working.
Ergonomics is all about matching the task, and the equipment needed for the user, with the individual employee. It assesses the working environment, which could be in an office, or at home. Looking at how to align each element of the working environment to the capabilities of the employee. Optimising this space for performance and to maximise comfort.
