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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I actually was off work last year on Wo=
rkcover
(had shoulder surgery) the problem being caused from 5 years of continuously=
sitting
at a computer desk (reaching above for heavy files, stretching to reach phon=
e,
continuous turning, typing, etc with little time for breaks due to the workl=
oad).
I have now learnt my lesson.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Therefore I had an OT (from a company c=
alled
RECOVRE) come to my workplace and assess my set up. There were many
things she pointed out that were bad ergonomically and suggested how to make
adjustments which I have implemented. It was a worthwhile visit (a rea=
l
eye opener) and I recommend it for every office.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p=
>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span style=3D=
'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>P.S. Check out the Workcover kit=
on
HR website. It lists several OT firms and your regional contact who ma=
y
be able to help you organise such an audit at your individual workplace.<o:p=
></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DTahoma><span lang=3DEN-US
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span><=
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<st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">busmanagers-bounces@edulists.com.au</st1:PersonN=
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<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Benoy, Helen C<b=
r>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, 6 March 2007 8=
:59
AM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"o=
n">Business
Managers' Mailing List</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Busmanagers] Office
Health and ergonomics</span></font><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I am wondering if any school have had their work stations
checked for ergonomics. We have a staff member who is having health problems
and we have been advised to have her work station set up ergonomically ̵=
1;
just wondering how and who?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Have checked the Health and Wellbeing DET site - he=
aps
of links – but would appreciate any feedback from schools.<o:p></o:p><=
/span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10=
.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Helen Benoy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=3D2
face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Leongatha<=
/span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <=
st1:PlaceName
w:st=3D"on">Secondary</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">College</s=
t1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:=
p></o:p></span></font></p>
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