Avera Queen of Peace Occupational Health Ergonomic Injury Prevention
For more information, please contact Avera Queen of Peace Occupational Health Services at (605) 995-5701, e-mail Occupational Health Services
Effective Injury Prevention
Diminishing the growing problem of work injuries isn’t always simple. Avera Queen of Peace offers the convenience of local services and the expertise of licensed occupational and physical therapists trained and certified in the internationally successful Isernhagen Work Systems (IWS). Services provided are:
Ergonomics
- On-Site Assessments
- Tailored Educational Programs
- Cost Effective Recommendations
- Define Ergonomic Risk Factors
- Stretching Programs
Job Site Analysis
- Identify and measure the physical requirements of the work
- Assess workstation design
- Review safety guidelines and provide cost effective recommendations
- Develop functional Job Descriptions in accordance with the ADA
- Pre-Work Screenings
- Match the worker with the work
- Provide clear indications of physical ability to perform critical job demands
- Measure functional capabilities in accordance with the ADA
Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Assess and define an individual’s physical ability to perform a specific job or activity
- Differentiate between pain and function
- Provision of strong medical evidence to physician
- Empowers worker to return to work
- Enables significant savings in medical costs and indemnity
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