Workplace Injury Prevention: How EnableWorks Keeps Your Team Safe Anywhere

Keeping Your Staff Safe & Productive—At Home or Onsite

The way we work has changed dramatically. Whether it's setting up a makeshift home office at the dining table or clocking extra hours in a fast-paced workplace, poor ergonomics can lead to pain, discomfort, and serious injuries.

At EnableWorks, we specialise in workplace injury prevention through expert ergonomic assessments, available remotely or onsite.

Whether you were at home using the dining table as a makeshift office desk, or you were working longer hours in a busy supermarket, working conditions for most during the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically shifted from the status quo to save lives. And at EnableWorks, it was no different.

Like most businesses during New Zealand’s alert level 4 lockdown, the skilled occupational therapists and physiotherapists at EnableWorks had to think on their feet about how to deliver services from a distance.

How EnableWorks Supports Workplace Health & Safety and Injury Prevention

During New Zealand’s alert level 4 lockdown, our skilled occupational therapists and physiotherapists quickly adapted to support employees suddenly working from home without proper setups. We developed remote ergonomic assessment package using Telehealth "leveraging Zoom meetings, photos, and videos to identify risks and recommend solutions. We provided a handout to all our customers knowing their staff would have to improvise and adapt their workspace," says Helen Giddens, EnableWorks Managing Director. "There wasn’t time to set up everyone with proper equipment, so we stepped in to help."

These ergonomic solutions remain highly relevant today, with more businesses recognising the importance of proper workstation setups—whether at home or in an office. Working at home, revealed a unique set of issues largely from people using laptops in make-shift spaces for long periods. The culmination of sustained awkward postures looking down into a low screen, constrained keying and mousing capability from using smaller keyboards combined with undesirable positioning lead to muscle fatigue, pain and discomfort.

Giddens said “more businesses have reached out in light of the pandemic requesting home-based ergonomic assessments to ensure their staff who continue to work from home are set up correctly, and are able to work efficiently in their own environment”.

EnableWorks therapists also used Telehealth very effectively in lieu of face to face intervention to address issues affecting other workers under duress during lockdown.

“Pain at work impacts on productivity and a person’s wellbeing,” said Giddens. “Regardless of whether it’s an office space or an industry-based setting, if pain at work is not addressed, it will eventually lead to injury and impact on home life as well as work output.”

Common Work-Related Injuries & How We Prevent Them

Poorly designed workspaces often lead to repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), muscle fatigue, and chronic pain. The most common issues include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – From prolonged keyboard and mouse use. Tennis Elbow – Repetitive strain from improper desk setups. Neck & Shoulder Pain – Due to incorrect screen height and posture. Lower Back Pain – From unsupportive seating and bad posture.

EnableWorks' Ergonomic Solutions:

Workstation Setup Reviews – Optimising desk, chair, and screen positions for maximum comfort. Telehealth Ergonomic Assessments – Remote evaluations using Zoom, photos, or video. Onsite Workplace Evaluations – In-person assessments to improve ergonomics and productivity Coaching & Self-Management Strategies – Helping staff maintain proper posture and prevent injuries long-term. Take Action: Protect Your Team Today

EnableWorks therapists are highly skilled at identifying poor ergonomics and aspects of work practice that puts people at risk. Businesses that invest in workplace ergonomics see higher employee satisfaction, improved efficiency, and fewer injury-related absences.

Want to reduce workplace injuries and boost productivity? EnableWorks' ergonomic assessments are available nationwide—onsite or remotely.

📅 Book your assessment today and ensure your team stays pain-free and productive.

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