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Workplace Consultation and Ergonomics
Julie Freisinger B.Sc., C.K. Certified Kinesiologist, graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1995 with Honours, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology. Julie has extensive experience working with populations injured in the workplace or in motor vehicle accidents. She does work hardening and work conditioning with clients to prepare them for a return to work. She works with the employer to develop return to work plans and coaches the worker through the reintegration process. Julie performs Ergonomic Assessments, Physical Demands Analyses and Functional Abilities Evaluations to determine objectively, a worker’s readiness to return to work and make recommendations to improve their workstation. Julie develops and presents training sessions and work shops on many Ergonomics topics, with extensive experience presenting to groups of 5 – 100. Julie worked at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in Rehabilitation Services for 10 years providing many of the above services. She has worked as an independent consultant since 2004 providing services in health care, construction, industrial/manufacturing and office environments. Julie has participated in many continuing education courses in the area of Ergonomics.
Workplace Consultation and Ergonomics
A variety of services are offered for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Services are provided in health care, construction, industrial/manufacturing and office environments.
Ergonomic Assessments
An evaluation of the worker and their workstation to identify risk factors associated with the job demands and provide a range of control measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury while optimizing productivity.
Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) & Job Site Analysis (JSA)
A quantitative examination of the physical demands of the essential duties of a specific job. A PDA is beneficial for medical professionals to make an informed decision about an employee’s return to work following an injury.
Return to Work Plans
Developed in conjunction with the worker and their employer to determine suitable positions, accommodations or to implement transitional work programs. Consultation with the primary health care provider ensures any medical concerns are addressed and that the RTW program is within the worker’s functional abilities.
Job Coaching
Regular observation and involvement with the worker upon their return to work to suggest ergonomic equipment or process changes that may make the job tasks easier considering their previous injuries and current functional abilities. Job Coaching is a useful tool for a third party determination of job suitability upon a RTW.
Customized Education Programs
Education and training is critical in the prevention of injuries and the maintenance of employee safety within the workplace. We will work with you to develop a plan specific to your company’s needs.
Training is available in: Ergonomics (basic principles), Musculoskeletal Disorders, Manual Materials Handling, Job Rotation and Office Ergonomics.
Implementation of Ergonomics Programs or MSD Prevention Programs
We work with you to assess incidence of injury and develop a plan to reduce injuries in your work place. This may include implementation of Job Rotation, developing a system for reporting ergonomic concerns and/or developing a Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Program that incorporates many of the above listed services.
Ministry of Labour Orders
If you have been issued Ministry of Labour orders at your workplace that direct you to assess the incidence and cause of injuries, implement preventative measures and develop policy and procedures to reflect these measures and to provide training and annual re-training of employees in the areas of injury prevention – call for a consultation. We can help develop a plan to meet the required deadlines set out by the MOL and work with you to meet the criteria of the order.
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