Book an ergonomic assessment

Book an assessment if any of the following applies:

Stage two symptoms

My symptoms started more than 12 weeks ago, and I am having difficulty with some of my daily activities.

Stage three symptoms

My pain/discomfort is constant, it disrupts my sleep, and my daily activities are affected.

Referral

I received a referral from the Ergonomic Program Advisor to book an assessment.

Choose your area of work

Ergonomic assessments must be completed in a timely manner to help prevent further injury.

The external service provider, EWI Works, completes in-person ergonomic assessments.  For special circumstances a virtual assessment will be completed.  Applicable fees apply - department approval is required.

  1. Complete the EWI ergonomic assessment approval form and submit your approval form within 3 business days of your assessment referral recommendation.
  2. Once EWI receives your approval form, they will contact you within two business days to schedule your appointment and provide pricing information.
  3. Once the assessment is completed, the report recommendations will be available within five business days.

Departments are responsible for approval and purchase of assessment fees and furniture /equipment recommendations, related to your permanent workstation. Refer to your Blue Cross Wellness Account for equipment and furniture not related to your permanent workstation.  

Multiple assessments booked consecutively receive a discounted rate.  Please contact Donald MacDonald at EWI Works for more information (phone: 403-802-0886).

Ergonomic assessments must be completed in a timely manner to help prevent further injury. 

  1. If you have missed time from work due to  your illness or injury, or your injury is work related, follow the instructions on the Illness and Injury website.
  2. Notify your leader about your concerns and advise them you are seeking ergonomic assistance.
  3. Complete the Ergonomic Consultation Questionnaire.
  4. Notify the Ergonomic Program Advisor that you require an ergonomic assessment.

If your concern is related to a computer workstation, follow the information above for office workers.

Ergonomic assessments must be completed in a timely manner to help prevent further injury. 

  1. If you have missed time from work due to  your illness or injury, or your injury is work related, follow the instructions on the Illness and Injury website.
  2. Notify your leader about your concerns and advise them you are seeking ergonomic assistance.
  3. Complete the Ergonomic Consultation Questionnaire.
  4. Notify the Ergonomic Program Advisor that you require an ergonomic assessment.

If your concern is related to a computer workstation, follow the information above for office workers.