Azadeh (Azi) Imandel, MS, SPHR, CEA, CLMS, CPDM President & Principal Consultant | ErgonomicWorks

Certified Professional Ergonomist & Senior Human Resources Strategist

Azadeh (Azi) Imandel is a premier safety strategist and forensic ergonomic consultant with over 25 years of specialized expertise that bridges industrial engineering precision with enterprise compliance. As the founder of ErgonomicWorks—a Los Angeles-based, California-certified SB(Micro) and SB-PW firm—she designs defensible risk-mitigation architectures that protect institutional bottom lines, satisfy strict state and federal mandates, and optimize human performance through comprehensive ergonomic assessments that enhance workplace wellness.

Operating under an unyielding vendor-neutral model, ErgonomicWorks does not sell office furniture, seating, or hardware, ensuring objective and scientifically sound evaluations free of commercial conflicts of interest. This approach guarantees effective ADA compliance solutions tailored to client needs while promoting overall workplace wellness.

Enterprise & Public Sector Leadership

Azi’s career focuses on managing high-stakes risk portfolios for complex corporate and public sector institutions, including UCLA, NBCUniversal, L.A. Care Health Plan, and Los Angeles County. Recognized as a leading authority in occupational health risk control, she constructs enterprise-wide programs that neutralize medical inflation, eliminate reporting friction, and prevent the 40% cost escalations often triggered by delayed administrative responses, thereby further enhancing workplace wellness.

Stakeholder Solutions & Technical Interventions

ErgonomicWorks delivers independent, forensic-grade workstation evaluations directly aligned with C-suite and operational decision-makers:

For CFOs & Risk Managers: Engineering-driven interventions reduce Workers' Compensation loss runs, depress Ex-Mod rates, and systematically address Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs). Proactive ergonomic assessments administered under Azi’s expertise have shown up to a 59% reduction in Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).

For Legal & HR Directors: Bulletproof navigation of the mandatory, good-faith ADA Title I and California FEHA interactive process is ensured. Protocols maintain strict Cal/OSHA §5110 compliance and Cal/OSHA 300A readiness, shielding organizations from 'Pattern of Practice' litigation and failure-to-accommodate claims while promoting effective ADA compliance solutions.

For Facilities & Operations Leaders: Technical audits are anchored in primary design benchmarks—including ANSI/HFES 100 standards and RULA/REBA quantitative scoring—to optimize facility modularity, anthropometric adjustability, and long-term asset ROI.

Academic & Professional Authority

Azi’s practice is rooted in rigorous academic training and elite industry board certifications:

M.S., Safety, Security & Emergency Management – Eastern Kentucky University

B.S., Environmental Health & Safety – California State University, Northridge

Board Certifications: SPHR, SHRM, CEA (Certified Ergonomic Associate), CPDM, CLMS

Strategic Takeaway

Azi Imandel transforms workplace compliance from a reactive liability into a performance driver for operations. By moving beyond generic checklists to forensic ergonomic consulting standards, ErgonomicWorks empowers corporations, healthcare facilities, and public agencies to protect their workforce, enhance workplace wellness, and maintain absolute regulatory defensibility across Southern California and beyond.