Expert advice for sustainable back prevention in the workplace

As a trained physiotherapist and certified ergonomics consultant, Susanne Weber is responsible for the consulting services of the Dauphin HumanDesign Group regarding back prevention in the workplace.

The product-neutral advice is based on a 5-point program, whose modules can also be used individually.

Properly designed office workplaces help prevent the common disease of back pain and maintain employees' health in the long term. The Dauphin HumanDesign Group supports companies with professional ergonomic consulting.

As a provider of complete office solutions, the Dauphin HumanDesign Group (DHDG) is expanding its service portfolio to include professional ergonomic consulting at the workplace.

Within the framework of advanced corporate health management, the topic of back prevention is increasingly coming to the forefront. Many employers recognize that ergonomically designed workplaces significantly contribute to preventing the common disease of back pain and avoiding related downtime. As a result, there is a growing demand in companies for competent support regarding healthy workplace design. To meet this demand, the Dauphin HumanDesign Group is expanding its ergonomic consulting division. The trained physiotherapist and certified ergonomics consultant Susanne Weber is responsible for the expanded service offering of DHDG, which is based on a holistic, structured consulting approach. This aims to create an ideal balance between the working person, their work tools, and tasks. "Professional workplace consulting helps companies maintain the well-being and performance of their employees. In light of demographic change and the shortage of skilled workers prevalent in many sectors, this aspect is becoming increasingly important to fulfill their responsibility towards employees and to position themselves as an attractive employer," says Susanne Weber.

The 5-Point Program: from Current State Analysis to Refresher

The manufacturer-independent and product-neutral consulting service includes a 5-point program, whose modules can also be used individually depending on needs.

Typically, the process begins with an on-site current state analysis: the consultants evaluate selected workplaces using an innovative software solution. The visualization and documentation of the workplace provide an opportunity for expert assessment of office conditions. The analysis can be supplemented by employee surveys. Based on this, the consultants develop a concept for ergonomic improvement of the workplaces.

The practical implementation is supported by DHDG with tailored workplace consulting. The portfolio ranges from instruction in small groups to exemplary optimization of model workplaces to sensitize employees to the body-friendly use of existing work tools.

An intensive training helps to embed ergonomic knowledge into daily work routines. DHDG conducts workshops and workplace inspections where individual settings for chairs, desks, and technology are documented for each user.

To sustainably implement healthy work behaviors within the company, DHDG offers practical training and seminars for specialists and multipliers, such as occupational safety officers. They pass on their knowledge to the workforce. Guides and training films ensure that ergonomic expertise is continually deepened and can also be conveyed to new employees.

Ongoing support guarantees the sustainability of the measures implemented. An integral part of the program is a refresher evaluation after a certain period. Regular refreshers, for example during company health days, help to permanently establish the topic of workplace ergonomics within the organization.