Workplace ergonomics · Nationwide delivery
Ergonomic assessments
In-depth ergonomic assessments for Irish workplaces, led by our specialist ergonomics team and matched to the employee, task and work environment.
Stage 1 consultation + Stage 2 onsite · Detailed report & sign-off · Clear corrective actions
An ergonomic assessment is an in-depth evaluation of how a person's work, workstation and environment combine to produce musculoskeletal risk. It is deeper than a routine DSE assessment — used for reported pain, injury, return-to-work, or high-risk roles. Usafety delivers ergonomic assessments as a two-stage engagement: a Stage 1 consultation followed by a Stage 2 onsite assessment and a detailed report with practical controls and follow-up actions.
How it works
A two-stage process
A short checklist may not capture the way the task, equipment, environment and individual needs interact. Our process examines those factors together.
Stage 1 — Consultation
A telephone or virtual consultation, delivered by our senior ergonomics lead, to understand the role, the reported issue, the work environment and the equipment in use.
Stage 2 — Onsite assessment
The ergonomist visits the workplace, observes the employee performing their actual work, takes measurements and notes, and identifies specific risks and controls.
Report & sign-off
A detailed report follows with specific corrective actions and equipment recommendations, reviewed with you and finalised for sign-off.
Why it matters
The value of proper ergonomics
A good assessment identifies the issues, records practical controls and gives the employer a clear follow-up plan.
Employee wellbeing
Identify practical changes to the work, equipment and setup that support comfort and safe working.
Workable recommendations
Turn the assessment findings into clear actions that fit the employee, task and workplace.
Risk management
Document ergonomic risks and recommended controls as part of the employer’s wider risk-management process.
Scope
What we assess
Our ergonomic assessments cover every aspect of the workplace environment that contributes to musculoskeletal risk.
Workstation setup
Physical environment
Work practices
Equipment evaluation
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an ergonomic assessment?
An ergonomic assessment is a structured evaluation of how a person's work, tasks, workstation, equipment and environment interact. It can be used for reported discomfort, return-to-work planning, complex workstation issues or roles with significant non-screen ergonomic risks. Usafety uses a two-stage engagement where appropriate: an initial telephone or virtual consultation followed by an onsite assessment and written recommendations.
How is an ergonomic assessment different from a DSE assessment?
A DSE assessment focuses on the workstation of an employee who habitually uses display screen equipment as a significant part of normal work. A broader ergonomic assessment can examine non-screen tasks, equipment, work organisation and more complex individual or workplace issues. Membership of the Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is not the same as chartered status; the International Ergonomics Association states that the society does not itself certify professionals directly.
Who delivers the assessment?
Usafety ergonomic assessments are overseen by our senior ergonomics lead. The initial consultation is handled by the ergonomics team and the onsite assessment is assigned to a practitioner whose training and experience match the work and the issue being assessed.
What does the assessment report include?
The report records the work and equipment reviewed, the ergonomic issues identified and the practical controls recommended. Where actions are required, the report sets out clear follow-up items so the employer can assign, implement and review them.
How long does an ergonomic assessment take?
The Stage 1 telephone or virtual consultation typically takes 45–60 minutes. The Stage 2 onsite assessment typically takes 1.5–2.5 hours depending on complexity. A detailed report follows within an agreed period (often 5–10 working days), is reviewed with you, and finalised for sign-off.
When should we commission an ergonomic assessment?
When an employee reports persistent musculoskeletal pain, returns to work after injury, has an individual reason for a tailored setup, works in a role with significant non-screen ergonomic risk, or where a DSE assessment recommended further specialist review.
How quickly can you respond to a request?
Quotes typically come back within 4 working hours from our Galway or Dublin office, with available dates. For an urgent request, call us on 091 485 580 or 01 211 8680.
Get an ergonomic assessment quote
Tell us about the role and what you're trying to solve. We'll come back with a quotation, available dates and the right assessor.
- Quotation + available dates within 4 working hours
- Assessment matched to the role, tasks and reported issue
- Clear written recommendations and follow-up actions