Ergonomics & Rehabilitation

The Ergonomics & Rehabilitation Adviser oversees the UQ Musculoskeletal Disorders Strategy and is responsible for its development, implementation and evaluation.

Key elements of the Strategy are:

  • Early ergonomics services for musculoskeletal disorders
  • Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks Programs
  • Ergonomics Design for Construction Projects and Refurbishments
  • Training Programs in ergonomics for Computer Workstations, Laboratories, and a wide range of work environments.

The Ergonomics & Rehabilitation Adviser is also responsible for UQ’s Rehabilitation Management under the Self-Insurance of Workers’ Compensation licence. Early rehabilitation and ergonomics services are provided to UQ staff with a work related/compensable injury to ensure a timely and safe return to work.

The UQ Workplace Rehabilitation Policy and Procedures ensure a consistent and quality approach to the provision of rehabilitation services.

The range of Guidelines and Policies that support the Ergonomics & Rehabilitation Adviser’s professional activities are:

Computer Workstations: Design and Adjustment pdf Revised July 2009
Fitness Balls not to be used as seating in UQ workplaces pdf Issued June 2011
Manual Tasks Risk Assessment, Control and Monitoring pdf Issued Dec 2005
Manual Tasks Risk Management for Re-Locating Work Groups pdf Reviewed March 2010
Selection and Purchase of Seating and Furniture pdf Issued July 2009
Pause Exercises - Fact Sheet pdf Reviewed August 2011
Pipetting Tasks: An Ergonomics Guideline pdf Issued May 2003
Workplace Rehabilitation Policy and Procedures pdf  Reviewed Feb 2011
Workplace Rehabilitation Policy - Vice Chancellor Statement pdf Reviewed Feb 2011

Contact:

Kris Fraser
Ergonomics & Rehabilitation Adviser
Phone: 3365 6122
Email: k.fraser@uq.edu.au 

Ergonomics & Rehabilitation section

Computer Workstations

Appropriate selection and design of seating and furniture reduces the risk of injury associated with tasks performed at computer workstations.

Manual Tasks

The Manual Tasks Code of Practice 2010 states ways to prevent or minimise exposure to risk factors that can contribute to or aggravate work related musculoskeletal disorders.

Rehabilitation

The University, through its Occupational Health and Safety Policy, is committed to accident prevention, and health promotion. However, the University recognises that despite its best efforts, some injuries and illnesses may occur.

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