Workplace & Ergonomic Assessment
Practical workplace assessments to support a safe return to work, reasonable adjustments and better day-to-day function at your desk or workstation.
This is a specialist service offered where your local occupational therapist's training and scope of practice cover vocational OT — check availability for your area on the county page.
What it is
A workplace or ergonomic assessment looks at how your work environment — desk, chair, equipment, tasks and routines — affects your comfort, function and fatigue, whether you work from home or in a workplace that can be visited. It is often used to support a return to work, a reasonable adjustment request, or simply to reduce strain from a workstation that no longer fits.
Who it helps
- People returning to work after illness, injury or surgery
- Anyone managing a condition that affects sitting, standing, typing or manual tasks
- Employers seeking a professional recommendation to support reasonable adjustments
- Home workers experiencing discomfort or fatigue from their current set-up
What a home visit involves
- Assessing your workstation, equipment and typical working day
- Identifying practical adjustments to reduce strain and fatigue
- Discussing pacing and task planning where fatigue or function is a factor
- A written report suitable for sharing with an employer or HR, where needed
What this can achieve
- A workstation and routine that better supports you
- A clear, professional report to support reasonable adjustments
- Reduced discomfort and fatigue during the working day
- A more confident, sustainable return to or continuation of work
See this service in your area
Find your local occupational therapist and see current pricing for Workplace & Ergonomic Assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who carries out the Workplace & Ergonomic Assessment visit?
A qualified, HCPC-registered occupational therapist covering your area carries out the assessment and any follow-up visits in person, at your home.
How is Workplace & Ergonomic Assessment priced?
Your occupational therapist confirms their fee for Workplace & Ergonomic Assessment before you book — see our prices page for current guide pricing.
Will I get anything in writing?
Where relevant, you'll receive a written summary or report of the visit, agreed with you at the outset — particularly for equipment recommendations, adaptations or reports for a third party.
What happens after the first visit?
Your occupational therapist will agree next steps with you directly — this might be a follow-up visit, a set of recommendations to action yourself, or referral on if something falls outside their scope.