HSE specialist ergonomic services
We provide specialist ergonomic services to support HSE staff across acute hospitals, community services and national services. Our service focuses on identifying and reducing ergonomic risk associated with healthcare tasks, work environments, equipment use and work organisation.
Our HSE ergonomic services
We deliver specialist ergonomic services under two contract lots, providing practical recommendations that support safe systems of work.
Specialist Ergonomic Consultancy (Clinical and Medical)
Specialist ergonomic consultancy within clinical and medical environments to address ergonomic risk at task, workplace and work-system level. This includes individual assessments and training, alongside broader consultancy input to support safer design and standardisation of clinical areas and informed equipment selection and placement.
- Individual ergonomic assessments and training
- Safer design and standardisation of clinical areas
- Equipment selection and placement advice
- Policy and strategic development for clinical manual handling
- Work-system level consultancy input
Specialist Ergonomic Assessments (Complex and Medical), including Bariatric
Specialist ergonomic assessments for complex cases, including bariatric assessments from a staff safety perspective when care is being delivered across healthcare settings. The focus is on identifying key risk factors, advising on safe systems of work and supporting managers with clear, practical recommendations.
- Complex ergonomic case assessments
- Bariatric assessments from a staff safety perspective
- Identification of key risk factors
- Safe systems of work advice
- Practical recommendations to reduce exposure and support safe care delivery
How the service is delivered
Assessments are completed through a structured process. Findings are translated into prioritised recommendations that are practical, proportionate and aligned with operational realities.
Discussion
Job demands and work patterns
Observation
Tasks and work methods
Review
Workstation or work-area review
Capture
Measurement and photographic capture
Recommendations
Prioritised, practical and proportionate
Supporting HSE staff across all service areas
HSE ergonomic enquiries
Contact our team for ergonomic consultancy bookings, complex case referrals, or to discuss specialist input for your service area. Priority response for all HSE enquiries.