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Your people spend most of their day at a desk, and small things — a screen set too low, a chair that was never adjusted, a laptop balanced on the couch at home — add up to real discomfort over time. Ergonomic assessments are a practical, visible way to keep your team comfortable, productive and protected, whether they work in the office, at home or across both.
Ergonomic assessments are professional evaluations of how a person’s workstation fits their body and the way they work. HSG’s qualified ergonomic consultants assess setups across office, home-office and hybrid environments, covering posture, seating, screen position, keyboard and mouse placement and equipment, delivered onsite and online across Australia since 2003.
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Why workstation setup is worth getting right
Desk-based discomfort can build gradually, particularly when employees move between office and home setups that are rarely reviewed.
- Body stressing remains a leading risk: muscle strain from lifting, carrying and repetitive movement is the most common cause of serious workplace injury in Australia, according to Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2025. Poor workstation setup is a common contributing factor for desk-based teams.
- Musculoskeletal claims are costly: musculoskeletal disorders account for 52% of serious workers’ compensation claims in NSW, with an average cost of $64,759 and 20 weeks of lost work time per claim, according to SafeWork NSW’s Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Plan 2024–2026.
A practical assessment can identify and address workstation issues before they contribute to ongoing discomfort, lost work time or an injury claim.
Who this is for
Ergonomic assessments suit desk-based and hybrid teams, home-office workers setting up at the kitchen table, staff already reporting aches or discomfort, and WHS-led programs aiming to prevent injury before it happens. Group workshops suit whole teams, and tailored sessions are available for specific cohorts.
What the service involves
Choose the level of support that suits your team, from individual workstation assessments and home-office reviews to practical group workshops, Tech Ergonomics, and Train-the-Trainer programs.
- Individual assessments: review one person’s workstation in the office or at home, make hands-on adjustments, and provide a written summary of recommendations. More detailed assessments are also available for employees with an existing injury, ongoing discomfort or early signs of a problem.
- Group workshops: teach the principles of a healthy workstation setup so employees can adjust and manage their own space with greater confidence.
Sessions are available onsite or online across Australia/Asia-Pacific and can be tailored to your workplace environment, equipment and roles.
Individual workstation assessment
Best for: Staff with discomfort or specific needs
Deliverable: Practical adjustments and written recommendations
Home-office assessment
Best for: Remote or hybrid staff
Deliverable: Video or onsite review and written summary
Ergonomic Essentials Workshop
Best for: Whole teams
Deliverable: Principles staff can apply themselves
Tech Ergonomics
Best for: Screen-heavy teams
Deliverable: Strategies for eye strain, device use and breaks
Train the Trainer
Best for: Organisations wanting internal capability
Deliverable: Internal champions equipped for basic checks
Outcomes you can expect
After an assessment or workshop, HSG can report on participation, adjustments made and staff feedback. Each assessment also includes a written summary of practical recommendations. By the end of a workshop, participants will be able to set up their own workstation to reduce strain.
Over time, ergonomic support can help:
- Reduce physical discomfort and musculoskeletal strain
- Lower the risk of injury claims and lost work time
- Support productivity by removing daily physical friction
- Demonstrate that you are actively managing a known workplace hazard
Regular review matters most for hybrid teams, whose setups change as they move between home and office.
What our clients say
Requested an assessment of home office setup. The physio Wade called on time and gave me useful tips on how to prevent neck and wrist injuries when working at home. Very happy with the service.
Andrew Tunstall
WorkSafe Tasmania
An intuitive, practical session on ergonomics with Margie, presented online. With a great emphasis on keeping active, stretching and being comfortable wherever you are working.
Janet Renehan
Webjet Limited
Experience and credentials
HSG has delivered workplace wellbeing since 2003 and is trusted by more than 1,600 organisations, including Commonwealth Bank, KPMG, Telstra and Australia Post. Assessments and workshops are delivered by qualified ergonomic consultants and allied health professionals, onsite across every Australian capital and regional centres, and online nationwide.
Ergonomic assessments sit within HSG’s physical wellbeing, ergonomics and corporate massage pillar. To ease existing tension while you address its causes, consider corporate massage. They also combine well with HSG’s broader corporate health programs, which bring ergonomics, massage, fitness and nutrition support together. To arrange assessments for your team, get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
They suit any desk-based or hybrid worker, from staff already feeling discomfort to teams setting up new home offices. Individual assessments focus on one person’s setup, while group workshops give a whole team the principles to adjust their own workstations.
Yes. HSG assesses office, home-office and hybrid setups, onsite and online. Online assessments work well for remote staff, with the consultant guiding adjustments over video and providing a written summary.
Yes. Assessments and workshops are tailored to your environment, equipment and roles, including specialised content such as tech ergonomics or ergonomics for women in the workplace.
A standard individual workstation assessment usually takes up to 20 minutes. More detailed assessments take longer (around 30 minutes plus report writing) when an employee has an existing injury, ongoing discomfort, or early signs of a problem.
As a guide, one consultant can usually assess up to 3 employees per hour. The final number depends on the complexity of each assessment, the distance between workstations and whether detailed written recommendations are required.
Written summaries are generally provided within 5 business days of the assessment. Where several employees are assessed as part of the same booking, HSG will confirm the reporting timeframe before delivery.
Each assessment includes practical adjustments on the day and a written summary of recommendations. Over time, our experience shows that ergonomic support can help reduce discomfort, lower the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, and support productivity, and workshops leave staff able to maintain a healthy setup themselves.
Policies set expectations; assessments put them into practice. Body stressing is the most common cause of serious workplace injury in Australia (Safe Work Australia, 2025), and proactively checking workstations is a practical control that helps you manage a known workplace hazard rather than wait for a claim, particularly as hybrid work moves setups out of sight.
Yes. HSG delivers onsite across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and regional centres, and online nationwide. Contact us to confirm availability for your locations.
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