Workplace Ergonomics — WA Mining Corp

Meridian Health was engaged by WA Mining Corp to address a rising trend of musculoskeletal injuries across their Perth office and remote site operations. The program combined individual workstation assessments with group education and ongoing support.

Client Goals

1. Reduce musculoskeletal injury claims across office and site-based staff.
2. Improve employee awareness of ergonomic principles and self-care strategies.
3. Establish a sustainable framework for ongoing ergonomic assessment.
4. Meet WorkSafe WA compliance requirements for manual handling and workstation setup.

What We Delivered

1. Workstation Assessments Individual ergonomic assessments for 120 office-based employees, with written reports and equipment recommendations for each workstation.
2. Manual Handling Training On-site training workshops for remote site workers covering safe lifting techniques, fatigue management, and stretching protocols for physically demanding roles.
3. Ergonomic Policy Development Collaboration with WA Mining Corp’s HSE team to develop an internal ergonomic assessment policy and self-assessment checklist for new employees.

Results

1. 40% Reduction in Musculoskeletal Injury Claims Workers compensation claims for musculoskeletal conditions dropped by 40% in the 12 months following program implementation.
2. Improved Employee Satisfaction Internal survey results showed a 28% improvement in employee comfort and satisfaction with their work environment.
3. Cost Savings Reduced injury claims and improved productivity delivered an estimated $180,000 in savings across the first year.

WA Mining Corp now runs annual ergonomic assessments with Meridian Health as a core component of their workplace health and safety program.