Injury Prevention in the Workplace
We believe that employees, no matter where they are located, are your organisation’s most valuable asset, regardless of its size.
If you agree, you’ll want to keep your workers safe and reduce the risk of injuries—especially in the workplace.
To assist you, 3DMS offers a range of assessments and training programs across Queensland and New South Wales. With offices in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, we are closer than you think—delivering strategic solutions in a timely manner.
Develop Effective Injury Prevention Strategies with 3DMS
Effective injury prevention strategies require consideration of a wide range of contributing factors. At 3DMS, we specialise in helping organisations across Queensland and New South Wales address complex workplace challenges and implement effective solutions.
Workplace safety has evolved significantly over the past five years, particularly since the pandemic. While COVID-19 is no longer impacting us in the same way, it has introduced new factors that employers must now consider—such as ensuring a safe and ergonomic work-from-home setup.
Important questions need to be asked: Is the workspace safe? Is it located in a garage? Does it have good airflow and lighting for the employee?
If you want to further protect the long-term health and safety of your employees, 3DMS can help. Read on to learn how we can support you in creating a happier and healthier workplace.
“3DMS has reliably responded in a timely manner to referrals. The professional depth of the team has meant referrals cover a wide range of services including ergonomic assessments and awareness sessions, vocational assessments, job readiness and job seeking, workplace assessments and suitable duties plans for return to work or maintain at work. 3DMS are highly regarded by the department and will continue to be a preferred provider.”
Ms Lynne Blanch | Manager, Safety Wellbeing & Injury Management HR Services, Department of Communities, Disability Services & Seniors
Ergonomic Workstation Assessments
Implementing optimal ergonomic workstation principles through Ergonomic Assessments can not only increase safety and comfort, but also improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Additionally, these assessments provide valuable education for employees that they can carry forward for future reference.
- Simple, practical, and cost-effective recommendations tailored to each assessed individual’s specific needs.
- Sourcing and prescribing quality and affordable office equipment that meets the unique requirements of the individual.
- Injury prevention recommendations that are customised to each individual’s needs and workspace.
At 3DMind Solutions, we can help your organisation create a safer, more productive workplace through comprehensive ergonomic workstation assessments for individuals or groups.
We offer:
- Office ergonomic workstation screening programs
- Comprehensive reporting on workstation assessments
- Ergonomic workstation group training
Implementing Optimal Ergonomic Workstation Principles
Our onsite manual handling training service is designed to educate employees and workplaces on safe handling practices to reduce the risk of injury.
3DMind Solutions can provide the following, depending on your needs:
- Participant handbooks, including warm-up and stretching handouts
- Certificate of completion for each attendee
- A training competency register for your records
Our training encourages personal behavioural change and equips employees with practical skills they can apply immediately to improve workplace safety.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment & Training
Our onsite manual handling training service is designed to educate employees and workplaces on best practices for injury prevention.
Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
A key component of any injury management program, Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) are used to evaluate a worker’s physical capacity by objectively measuring their ability to perform physical tasks. The FCA is particularly useful when an injury or condition directly impacts a person’s ability to perform specific work tasks or their inherent role.
Functional Capacity Evaluations assist with:
- Establishing physical capacity
- Identifying suitable work duties or activities
- Determining return to work or other activity goals
- Supporting medical treatment providers and health professionals with appropriate medical certification
- Offering guidance with redeployment options
Additionally, the FCA can help determine:
- A person’s readiness to return to work
- Guidance for return to work programs
- Establishing whether a person is physically performing at their maximum level
All FCA’s are designed to reproduce specific physical activity demands, and typically include (but not limited to) the following activities:
- Push/pull
- Lift/carry/hold
- Overhead and forward reach
- Gripping, handling, and dexterity work
- Walking, stepping, crawling
- Standing, sitting, bending, and leaning forward
Work Task Analysis
Our onsite Work Task Analysis service identifies, analyses, and documents the specific requirements of a work role. This assessment examines the tasks involved, along with the physical and functional demands required to perform them effectively and safely.
How This Service Can Assist:
- Support appropriate recruitment and selection processes
- Workforce planning and development
- Identify safety risks or workplace hazards
- Plan the safe and sustainable return of an injured employee to work
Job Dictionary: A Comprehensive Workforce Tool
Multiple Work Capacity Assessments can be combined to create a Job Dictionary—a valuable tool that supports workforce and operations management.
Benefits of a Work Task Analysis:
- Provides both employers and employees with a clear and detailed understanding of a work role
- Defines the inherent physical demands required to successfully perform a task
- Assists in developing pre-employment medical testing
- Streamlines rehabilitation and return-to-work planning by offering health professionals essential information on available suitable duties
Prevent Injuries and Create a Safer Workplace with 3DMS
Effective injury prevention strategies require businesses to consider multiple factors. With the support of our qualified and experienced consultants, this process can be broken down into manageable steps.
If your organisation is looking to enhance workplace safety, 3DMS is here to help. Whether you need ergonomic assessments, mediation services, or return-to-work solutions, we are ready to assist—starting today.