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Modern Work Health Safety (WHS) obligations require employers to actively engage with employees and their representatives to:

  • Identify hazards in the workplace

  • Assess risks arising from those hazards

  • Eliminate risks where reasonably practicable, or control them effectively

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls

  • Undertake ongoing monitoring and review

This structured, consultative process ensures that an employer’s general duty of care for worker health and safety is met, while encouraging shared responsibility between employer and employee.  Egonomists, Occupational Therpists and Rehabilitation Providers can lead with WHS strategy and documentation in areas of ergonomics, education, consultation and workplace assessments - now essential for modern workplaces.

Shared Responsibility & Early Intervention

A proactive WHS approach obliges both employers and employees to take reasonable steps to prevent incidents and injuries before they occur.

Employees should be:

  • Directed and encouraged to identify early discomfort or risk factors

  • Empowered to self-remedy where appropriate

  • Supported to seek assistance promptly when required

This is most effectively achieved through the implementation of ergonomic programs that incorporate:

  • Staff education and awareness

  • Practical training

  • Clear policies and procedures

  • Access to appropriate ergonomic equipment and guidance

Ergonomics as a Foundation of Prevention

WHS in offices must be treated as an ongoing organisational responsibility, embedded from leadership through to daily work practices.

ergonomic office interventions plays a critical role in:

  • Reducing exposure to prolonged static postures

  • Managing cumulative load and repetition

  • Supporting posture variation and movement

  • Improving comfort, sustainability, and productivity at work

Specialist ergonomists and WHS professionals can provide expert advice to support:

  • Risk identification and assessment

  • Selection of appropriate controls

  • Development of proactive WHS management plans

Checklists, registers, risk-assessment tools, purchasing guidance and injury-management frameworks assist with best-practice WHS implementation.

Egonomists, Occupational Therpists and Rehabilitation Providers can lead with WHS strategy and documentation in areas of ergonomics, education, consultation and workplace assessments - now essential for modern workplaces.

Qualified Members to the following associations offer such services.

Find an Egonomist, Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Providers here:

Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc
Occupational Therepy Australia Occupational Therepy Australia
Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association

People Value Statement & Continuous Improvement

To foster an effective safety culture, organisations should maintain a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy, incorporating a clear and visible People Value Statement.

A People Value Statement demonstrates:

  • Commitment to injury prevention

  • Care for worker health and wellbeing

  • Leadership accountability for safety outcomes

Adopting a safety improvement plan and actively involving staff in safety discussions:

  • Minimises preventable incidents and costs

  • Encourages early reporting and intervention

  • Reinforces shared responsibility across the organisation

In Summary

Egonomists, Occupational Therpists and Rehabilitation Providers can lead with WHS strategy and documentation in areas of ergonomics, education, consultation and workplace assessments - now essential for modern workplaces.

By embedding safety into everyday decision-making and actively involving people at all levels, organisations can reduce risk, support wellbeing, and create healthier, more productive working environments.

 

 

Safety Culture  -  Leadership  -  Valuing People  -  Duty of Care