Why Every Workplace Needs An Internal Ergonomic Assessor
And why outsourcing alone no longer works
Many organisations rely on external providers whenever an employee reports discomfort.
Someone develops neck pain → book an assessment
Another worker struggles at home → book another assessment
A new starter arrives → wait until a problem appears
This reactive approach worked when work rarely changed.
But modern workplaces change weekly — not yearly.
Hybrid work, onboarding cycles and role variation mean musculoskeletal risk now develops faster than external assessments can keep up.
The solution is not replacing external providers.
It is empowering your organisation with internal capability.
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The Hidden Gap In Workplace Injury Prevention
Across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane we consistently see the same issue:
Companies wait for a symptom before acting.
But by the time discomfort is reported, exposure has already been present for weeks or months.
Early intervention requires someone inside the organisation who understands what to look for.
Not clinical expertise — practical ergonomic competence.
That is the purpose of the Train The Assessor program.
👉 View the course here:
https://cwha.thinkific.com/courses/Workstation%20ergonomic%20risk%20assessment%20training%20for%20the%20corporate%20professional
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What An Internal Assessor Actually Changes
Organisations with trained internal assessors can:
• support new starters immediately
• review hybrid setups early
• intervene before symptoms escalate
• reduce repeated referrals
• improve staff confidence reporting issues
Instead of waiting for injuries, the workplace manages exposure.
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Who The Course Is Designed For
The program is built for professionals responsible for workplace wellbeing and risk management:
• HR & People and Culture
• OHS / WHS teams
• Injury management coordinators
• Facilities and IT teams
• Return-to-Work professionals
Anyone responsible for employee comfort or workstation setup will benefit.
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What Participants Learn
Participants gain practical skills — not theory alone.
They learn how to:
• Set up workstations correctly
• Identify risk factors early
• Assess staff reporting discomfort
• Support home and hybrid workers
• Apply the hierarchy of controls
• Recommend equipment appropriately
This allows early support without waiting for external appointments.
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Why Organisations Are Moving Toward Internal Capability
Modern workplaces require faster responses.
Waiting days or weeks for an external visit allows exposure to continue.
Internal assessors enable:
Immediate intervention
Consistent education
Ongoing monitoring
External specialists still play a role — but earlier action prevents escalation.
Learn more about ergonomic risk management:
https://corporateworkhealth.com.au/training/ergonomics/workstation/
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What The Course Includes
Participants receive:
• 7 hours self-paced online learning
• downloadable templates
• assessment reporting tools
• video demonstrations
• certificate of completion
After completion, staff can confidently perform workstation ergonomic assessments.
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The Business Benefit
Organisations implementing internal assessors commonly see:
Reduced discomfort complaints
Earlier reporting
Improved staff confidence
Lower injury risk
The goal is not to replace treatment — but to prevent escalation.
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Key Takeaway
The most effective ergonomic programs combine external expertise with internal capability.
Train one person — improve support for hundreds.
👉 Enrol in the Train The Assessor course
https://cwha.thinkific.com/courses/Workstation%20ergonomic%20risk%20assessment%20training%20for%20the%20corporate%20professional