How We Work With You

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Please complete all required forms and include a clear photo of your current workstation setup for your ergonomic assessment. Once you have filled out the necessary documents, email them to info@ergonomicworks.com. Your remote ergonomic evaluation will begin as soon as we receive your materials and process the deposit, ensuring a detailed workstation evaluation.

To ensure the most accurate remote ergonomic evaluation, your ergonomist will require clear, well-lit photos of your workstation taken from specific angles. By following these steps, you can capture all the essential details needed for an effective workstation evaluation, which is crucial for a comprehensive ergonomic assessment.  

What You'll Need  

* A smartphone or camera  

* A tripod (highly recommended for stability and accurate angles) or a stable surface to place your camera  

* Good lighting (natural light is best, but ensure your workspace is well-lit)  

* A helper (optional, but can make some shots easier)

* Clean Up Your Workspace: Remove any clutter that might obstruct the view of your equipment or your posture to prepare for an effective ergonomic assessment.

* Wear Typical Work Attire: Dress in clothes you would normally wear while working to ensure your posture isn't artificially altered during your remote ergonomic evaluation.

* Sit Naturally: Position yourself at your workstation as you typically would when working. Don't try to 'fix' your posture or sit differently than usual, as the goal is to capture your actual working posture for a thorough workstation evaluation.

For each photo, ensure that your entire body (from head to toe) and the complete workstation are visible, as this is crucial for a thorough ergonomic assessment. To enhance the effectiveness of your remote ergonomic evaluation, have someone else take the photos if possible. If that's not feasible, use a tripod and a timer to capture the best angles for your workstation evaluation.

* Setup: Position the camera directly in front of you, about 6-10 feet away, ensuring both you and your entire workstation are visible for an effective remote ergonomic evaluation.  

* What to Show:  

* Your full body from head to toe.  

* Your computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, and any other items on your desk that will assist in the ergonomic assessment.  

* The chair you are using.  

* Focus: This shot is crucial as it allows the ergonomist to see your overall setup and how you are positioned at your desk during the workstation evaluation.

* Setup: Position the camera to your right side, approximately 6-10 feet away, directly perpendicular to your body. * What to Show: * Your full body from head to toe. * Your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the side profile of your chair. * Focus: This shot is essential for your ergonomic assessment, as it allows for a thorough remote ergonomic evaluation of your posture. It effectively captures angles of your back, neck, arms, and legs, showcasing their interaction with your equipment during the workstation evaluation.

* Setup: Repeat the process from Step 2, but position the camera on your left side for a thorough ergonomic assessment.

* What to Show: Maintain the same view as the right side to ensure consistency in your remote ergonomic evaluation.

* Focus: This setup provides a comprehensive view of your posture from both sides, which is useful for detecting any asymmetries during your workstation evaluation.

* Setup: Capture a photo from directly above your desk for your ergonomic assessment, ensuring you focus on your keyboard and mouse as part of the workstation evaluation process.

* What to Show:  

* The placement of your keyboard and mouse on your desk is essential for an effective workstation evaluation.

* Include your hands and wrists resting on or near them, which is crucial for a thorough remote ergonomic evaluation.

* Focus: This setup is instrumental in assessing wrist position and identifying potential strain points.

* Setup: For an effective ergonomic assessment, position yourself at floor level and take a photo that clearly captures your feet, the available floor space under your desk, and how your legs fit within that space during your workstation evaluation.

* What to Show:

* Your feet (are they flat on the floor or resting on a footrest?).

* Any obstructions under your desk (e.g., computer tower, drawers). 

* The amount of space available for your knees and thighs.

* Focus: This step is crucial for a thorough remote ergonomic evaluation, as it aids in assessing lower body support and identifying potential circulation issues.

* Setup: Capture a wide shot of your entire workstation for an ergonomic assessment. This should include the desk, chair, monitor, and surrounding environment, while ensuring you are not in the picture to facilitate a thorough remote ergonomic evaluation.

* What to Show:

* The complete setup of your desk for the remote ergonomic evaluation.

* Any additional equipment or items present in your immediate work area.

* The overall lighting conditions.

* Focus: This approach provides the ergonomist with a comprehensive view of your workspace layout and environmental factors, which are crucial for an effective workstation evaluation.

* Lighting: For your workstation evaluation during the ergonomic assessment, ensure that you have good, even lighting. Avoid strong backlighting that might create an unwanted silhouette during your remote ergonomic evaluation.

* Clarity: When conducting your remote ergonomic evaluation, make sure the photos you take are in focus and not blurry, as this will help accurately represent your workstation setup.

* File Size: Ergonomists often have a preferred method for receiving photos for a comprehensive ergonomic assessment. If you are emailing them, keep file sizes in mind and consider compressing your images or utilizing a file-sharing service.

* Number of Photos: Feel free to take a few extra photos if you think they could assist in your workstation evaluation, but focus on capturing the essential angles specified above.

Once you have these photos, you'll be ready to provide your ergonomist with the visual information needed for your remote ergonomic evaluation and ergonomic assessment, ensuring a comprehensive workstation evaluation.