Fitness For Work

Understanding fitness for work

 

Fitness for work is a broad topic and understanding the interaction between the human and the workplace is complex. Ideally, the demands of the workplace would not exceed the capabilities of an employee and would not increase the relationship between employee health and workplace demand by gaining a thorough understanding of these components and implementing appropriate programs. Effective health and well being programs will consider;

• The Ageing Workforce
• Fatigue Management
• Employee Health and Well being
• Return to Work Screening
• Stress Management
• Medical Fitness Standards
• Pre-employment Screenings
• Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD)

How can OHSA contribute?

 

OHSA has a team of dedicated Ergonomist, Physiologist, Occupational Therapist and allied health practitioners that have extensive experience in understanding the human body and the workplace. We advise on appropriate workplace design and work process issues, as well as provide comprehensive health promotion initiatives. We are recognised as providers of novel and individual programs in a wide range of industries.

What services are provided ?

 

OHSA improves fitness for work through providing a range of consultancy services including:

• Workplace human factors and ergonomic assessments,
• Employee physical capacity and health assessments,
• Health and Safety training and education services,
• Health promotion initiatives,
• Occupational hygiene services .

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Alcohol and other drugs

 

The misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a significant impact on a persons work performance, safety, lifestyle and relationships. OHSA recognises the significant influences the workplace can have on a persons personal choices and provides programs to limit the negative impact that alcohol and other drugs can have on the workplace and the community. This is accomplished through the provision of relevant and professional consultancy services;

How can OHSA contribute to your workplace program?

 

By understanding your workplace and workforce, a program that best suits your needs can be developed. Workplaces are unique in ways that may not be apparent from the outset. Effective and comprehensive programs recognise this. OHSA can help you to;

• Understand what your policy is trying to achieve in the workplace and in the community;
• Understand your workforce and community characteristics;
• Understand which AOD management processes will have the greatest benefit.

What resources are provided?

 

OHSA provides the full range of services for the development and implementation of your program. We provide:

• Professional consultancy for AOD policies, from recommendations on topical areas through to complete development,
• Workplace AOD support and education services by people with a personal understanding of AOD issues and experience in helping people make changes in their lifestyle.

What resources are provided?

 

Printed information is available to reinforce the message as well as provide contacts for further follow-up. Contact information of relevant local health practitioners will be provided wherever possible.

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