Workstation Discomfort & Risk Assessment
Workstation Discomfort & Risk Assessment
Experiencing discomfort or pain at work?
This assessment is targeted support to reduce discomfort and help employees stay at work
If an employee is already experiencing discomfort, pain, or difficulty working at their workstation, early support is vital.
AIM’s Workstation Discomfort Assessment is designed for employees who need timely, practical support to remain comfortable, productive, and at work.
What Is a Workstation Discomfort Assessment?
This is an individual assessment focused on identifying the causes of discomfort and providing immediate, practical solutions to reduce symptoms.
Our clinician works directly with the employee at their workstation to understand what’s contributing to their discomfort and how it can be improved.
What’s Included
✔ A comprehensive workstation assessment
✔ Observation of posture, work habits, and setup
✔ Identification of factors contributing to discomfort or pain
✔ Practical, tailored recommendations
✔ Strategies to manage and reduce symptoms while working
✔ Written recommendations (summary or full report as required)
A Practical, Self-Management Approach
This assessment focuses on empowering employees with the knowledge and tools to manage their own symptoms and make meaningful changes to how they work.
Small adjustments to posture, movement, and setup can make a significant difference to comfort and performance.
Outcomes for Your Team
Following an assessment, employees will:
- Understand what is contributing to their discomfort
- Know how to adjust their workstation for better support
- Improve posture and movement habits
- Apply simple strategies to reduce symptoms
- Build confidence in managing their own wellbeing at work
Why It Matters
Addressing discomfort early can help:
- Prevent symptoms from worsening
- Reduce the risk of injury or time away from work
- Improve comfort, focus, and productivity
- Support employee wellbeing and retention
Want to learn more or book an assessment?
Whether you’re supporting a team member or looking for support yourself, we’d love to help improve comfort and wellbeing in your workplace. Click the button below and let us know how we can help.
FAQs
This assessment covers a thorough workstation evaluation, identifies what is causing symptoms, and provides practical recommendations tailored to your needs.
The outcomes include identification of and education on office-related physical risks, how to achieve a comfortable posture through adjustment to your workspace - with an emphasis on how to include movement and strategies to counteract sedentary habits - which leads to increased wellbeing and therefore productivity.
The assessment educates employees on reducing discomfort and pain at work, promoting better postures and habits, recommends the correct workstation set up to mitigate your discomfort or pain, which will lead to enhanced overall wellbeing and productivity in your workplace.