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Workstation Assessment Procedure

Linked to: Safety and Wellbeing Policy

10 Implements any recommendations relating to work practice Employee
changes and work station adjustments and seeks support from
manager if required.

11 Arranges for the procurement and installation of any approved Manager
equipment.
Note:

• All equipment costs are met by the business unit.
• Medical information may be requested to support the
recommendation if equipment recommended is non-standard
and of significant cost. In this case contact the Injury
Management Advisor. See: Workstation Assessment for staff
experiencing discomfort, injury or illness.

Workstation assessment for staff experiencing discomfort, injury or illness

The following process outlines the requirements for staff experiencing discomfort, injury or illness.

Step Activity Who
1 Informs supervisor/manager about any injury or discomfort they Employee
consider to be directly related to their workstation or work and
submits an incident report on POSSUM.
2 • Contacts Injury Management Advisor and discusses Employee
concerns/issues and steps to take to resolve the issue.

• Provides medical information to supervisor/manager if
restrictions at work are required or seeking adaptation to a
workstation.

3 • Reviews all aspects of the impact of the injury or illness on the Injury Management Advisor
employee’s role including workstation setup, job demands,
injury status and work restrictions.

• Recommends immediate modification of duties and/or
workstation taking into consideration any medical
recommendations.

4 • Considers the need for a workstation assessment in Injury Management Advisor
consultation with the manager taking into account the
complexity and degree of injury or illness.

• Considers which of the following is the most appropriate
course of action:

o advising the employee to follow the Workstation Self-
Assessment for Existing Employees process
o arranging to assess the workstation with the employee
and the manager.
Note: Where practical this assessment should take place within 7
working days from the time of notification.

Version: 1.0 Last Updated: APRIL 2016 Approved by: Executive Director People & Culture
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