Workstation Ergonomic Assessments By Health Professionals

Level 1a — Sit-Safe Ergonomic Training + Roaming Desk Checks

Our most popular entry-level ergonomic solution

A practical, high-impact way to improve workstation setup across your workforce — fast.

Level 1a combines onsite group ergonomic training with brief one-on-one desk checks, making it ideal for organisations with multiple staff needing consistent, evidence-based ergonomic guidance.

A qualified allied-health professional (Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Exercise Physiologist or Occupational Therapist) delivers a 30–45 minute “Sit-Safe” training session covering:

• Core ergonomic principles

• Common workstation risks and injuries

• Postural awareness and movement strategies

• Live demonstration using a mock workstation

Following the session, we move through the workplace, spending 10 minutes per worker at their actual desk to:

• Adjust chairs, screens, desks and accessories where possible

• Reinforce key setup principles

• Provide individualised, practical advice

• Identify higher-risk workers who may require follow-up

This blended approach ensures staff can apply what they learn immediately, while giving management visibility over any remaining ergonomic risks.

Best for:

• Medium to large teams

• Organisations seeking fast, scalable ergonomic coverage

• Proactive injury prevention and early risk identification

What’s included:

• Onsite Sit-Safe ergonomic training 

• 10-minute individual workstation desk check per worker
  (~5 workers per hour)

• Real-time workstation adjustments where possible

• Management summary outlining:

  • Outstanding ergonomic risks

  • Recommended equipment or changes

• No individual reports (by design — keeps cost and delivery efficient)

Level 1b — Roaming Individual Workstation Desk Checks

Targeted ergonomic advice without group training

A streamlined option for organisations that don’t require group education but still want individual ergonomic input at each workstation.

Each worker receives a 10-minute one-on-one desk check with a qualified practitioner, focused on improving chair, desk, screen and accessory setup.

Best for:

• Teams of 10+ workers

• Follow-up visits or maintenance programs

• Organisations confident staff already understand basic ergonomics

What’s included:

• 10 minutes per worker at their workstation
  (~5 workers per hour)

• Practical setup adjustments and advice

• Management summary of:

  • Outstanding risks

  • Equipment recommendations

• No individual ergonomic reports

Level 2 — Individual Ergonomic Workstation Assessments

For higher-risk workers or detailed documentation

Designed for individual staff requiring formal ergonomic assessment and reporting

15-minute assessment — Preventative

Ideal for workers without symptoms, focusing on correct setup and early risk prevention.

30-minute assessment — Comprehensive

Includes everything in the 15-minute assessment, with additional time for:

• Education and coaching

• Complex setups

• Workers with two workstations

What’s included:

• Job task analysis

• Full workstation review

• On-the-day adjustments where possible

• Individual 1–2 page ergonomic report covering:

  • Findings

  • Risks identified

  • Advice provided

  • Changes made

  • Equipment recommendations

Best for:

• New starters

• This assessment is for workers who DONT have musculoskeletal complaints / concerns

• Organisations requiring documentation for WHS or insurance purposes

Investment & Next Steps

Individual ergonomic assessments start from $380 + GST, with pricing varying by location and volume.

Not sure which level fits your organisation?

Most teams start with Level 1a/b or 2a  to establish a strong ergonomic baseline, then escalate individual workers to our standard ergonomic assessment if workers have complaints or concerns. 

Level 3a — Standard One-on-One Ergonomic Workstation Assessment

Our most common individual ergonomic assessment

A comprehensive, face-to-face ergonomic assessment for individual workers who may be experiencing discomfort, have workstation concerns, or are seeking confirmation that their setup is appropriate.

This assessment is delivered onsite and allows a qualified allied-health professional to identify ergonomic risk factors, assess potential root causes, and provide practical recommendations to improve comfort, safety, and performance at a standard computer-based workstation.

Best for:

• Individual workers with a single, non-complex musculoskeletal complaint

• Workers requesting ergonomic advice or additional equipment

• Early intervention before issues escalate

What’s included:

• 30–45 minute one-on-one workstation assessment

• Review of job tasks and current workstation setup

• Identification of ergonomic risks and contributing factors

• On-the-day workstation adjustments where possible

• Practical advice and education tailored to the worker

• Standard ergonomic assessment report, including:

  • Worker concerns and tasks

  • Observations and hazards

  • Advice provided and changes made

  • Recommended ergonomic equipment (with links)

Not suitable for:

• Compensable or work-related injury claims

• Multi-region or complex injuries

• Workers currently under specialist care

Investment: from $295 + GST (pricing varies by location)

Level 3b — Specialised One-on-One Ergonomic Workstation Assessment

For complex, compensable or higher-risk cases

A longer, more detailed ergonomic assessment designed for workers with complex injuries, multiple complaints, or compensable claims, and for non-standard or multiple workstations.

This option allows time for thorough history taking, risk analysis, and detailed documentation, supporting return-to-work planning and risk management.

Best for:

• Injured or compensable workers

• Multi-region or long-standing musculoskeletal conditions

• Workers with prior surgery or under specialist care

• Non-standard workstations (e.g. standing benches, task-specific setups)

• Workers using multiple workstations

What’s included:

• 45–75 minute one-on-one ergonomic assessment

• Detailed review of injury history and current symptoms

• Assessment of one or more workstations

• On-the-day adjustments where possible

• Detailed ergonomic assessment report, including:

  • Worker history and injury profile

  • Tasks, hazards and observations

  • Aggravating factors

  • Advice provided and changes made

  • Equipment recommendations (with links)

  • Practitioner guidance and referral recommendations where required

Investment: from $425 + GST (pricing varies by location)

Level 3c — Sit-Stand Workstation Assessment

Targeted assessment for sit-stand desk use

A specialised ergonomic assessment for workers who are transitioning to, or currently using, a sit-stand workstation, or where suitability needs to be assessed before equipment is supplied.

This assessment focuses on worker characteristics, job demands, and safe sit-stand use guidelines to ensure the desk supports health rather than creating new risks.

Best for:

• Workers requesting a sit-stand desk

• Workers recently issued a sit-stand workstation

• Employers unsure whether a retrofit or full sit-stand desk is appropriate

• Workers recommended sit-stand use by a health professional

What’s included:

• 30–45 minute one-on-one assessment

• Review of worker presentation, physical characteristics and tasks

• Assessment of sit-stand suitability

• Guidance on desk type selection (retrofit vs full desk)

• Detailed sit-stand assessment report, including:

  • Suitability recommendations

  • Desk setup advice

  • Sit-stand usage guidelines

  • Risk considerations

Investment: from $295 + GST (pricing varies by location)

Level 4a — Standard In-Home Ergonomic & Safety Risk Assessment

Preventative home office assessment for remote and hybrid workers

A practical, face-to-face ergonomic and safety assessment conducted in the worker’s home office environment, designed to ensure remote work setups are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

This assessment is ideal for workers who are symptom-free or experiencing a single, non-complex complaint, or where an organisation requires a preventative home-based ergonomic and safety review.

A qualified allied-health professional visits the worker’s home to assess:

• The workstation setup

• The broader home work environment

• Key occupational health and safety risks relevant to home-based work

Consultation with HR, Health & Safety representatives or management can be included where appropriate.

Best for:

• Remote or hybrid workers with a home office

• Preventative ergonomic and WHS risk management

• Workers requesting ergonomic advice or equipment

• Employers meeting home-based work safety obligations

What’s included:

• 30–45 minute one-on-one, in-home consultation

• Assessment of:

  • Computer-based workstation setup

  • Home work environment and surrounding hazards

• Identification of ergonomic and safety risks (e.g. posture, layout, trip hazards, emergency access)

• On-the-day adjustments where possible

• Practical advice tailored to the home environment

• Home office ergonomic & safety assessment report, including:

  • Ergonomic findings

  • Safety hazards identified

  • Changes made and advice provided

  • Recommended equipment (with links)

  • Risk-reduction recommendations for the home workspace

Investment: from $295 + GST (pricing varies by location)

Level 4b — Detailed In-Home Ergonomic & Safety Risk Assessment

For injured, compensable or higher-risk remote workers

A longer, more detailed in-home assessment designed for workers with existing musculoskeletal conditions, complex complaints, or compensable injuries, and where broader home-based safety risks require detailed evaluation.

This assessment allows sufficient time to review injury history, assess one or more workstations, and identify ergonomic and occupational health and safety risks that may be contributing to ongoing symptoms.

Best for:

• Injured or compensable workers

• Workers with multi-region or long-standing musculoskeletal conditions

• Workers with non-standard or multiple home workstations

• Situations requiring detailed documentation and risk mitigation

What’s included:

• 60–75 minute one-on-one, in-home consultation

• Detailed review of:

  • Worker history and current symptoms

  • Job tasks and work demands

  • One or more home workstations

  • Home-based safety risks (manual handling, fire safety, trip hazards, emergency procedures)

• On-the-day workstation adjustments where possible

• Detailed ergonomic & safety assessment report, including:

  • Worker concerns and injury history

  • Identified ergonomic and WHS hazards

  • Aggravating factors

  • Advice provided and changes made

  • Equipment recommendations (with links)

  • Practitioner guidance and referral recommendations where appropriate

Investment: from $425 + GST (pricing varies by location)