Since 1977 our team of ergonomists, engineers and safety experts have assisted organisations Australia wide to achieve safe working environments – be it in the office, a warehouse, on the farm or during construction.
We work with you to assess, plan and modify workplaces and work systems so they are safer, user friendly and more efficient – we also help you train your managers and staff.
How can we help you?
Whether you’re a large operation with multiple sites or a small business with just a couple of staff give us a call to see how we can help you:
- Identify and review hazards
- Recommend appropriate risk controls
- Meet compliance
- Provide workplace ergonomics training
- Proactively create a safe workplace
- Assess and apply for building code exceptions
Dohrmann Consulting services are offered on a fixed fee basis, so you know there won’t be any budget blowouts or unexpected costs.
Our four step process
Our 4-Step Process will give you peace of mind that you’re doing the right things – and highlight opportunities for improvement.
Step 1: Needs Analysis
Step 1: Needs Analysis
Every workplace is different, and to give you the best advice we start by properly understanding your unique situation and any issues or opportunities that exist.
Our experts will find out about your situation through a detailed phone interview or questionnaire. We’ll talk to you about what you really need, and leave out the things you don’t.
We can provide a full floor-to-ceiling service, or we can provide specific, one-off services – it all depends on your needs.
So whether you need a full system, a manual handling risk assessment or an individual workstation setup, talk to us. Our areas of expertise are listed below.
Environment:
- Lighting
- Floor (coverings and stairs)
- Noise
- Air (quality and temperature)
Building Design:
- Alternative Solutions for the National Construction Code (formerly Building Code of Australia).
- GreenStar Certification.
- Control room and other specialised areas.
Plant:
- Plant (fixed)
- Plant (mobile)
- Machine Guarding
Workstations:
- Individual assessments
- Product reviews + training
- Factory
Job tasks:
(systems, processes, equipment)
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Repetitive process risk assessment
- Working at Height
- Confined Spaces
Safety & Health Management Systems:
- Work Environment Audits
- Workplace Safety Inspection
- Review of training materials
Step 2: Investigation
Step 2: Investigation
Now we know about your business, our expert engineers and ergonomists will investigate every element of your workplace. Ergonomics is a multi-faceted discipline that addresses floor to ceiling – and everything in between. Our consultants are highly experienced and work with you to understand and implement good ergonomics throughout the workplace. Our experts evaluate your situation by conducting an inspection/walk through, measuring relevant aspects of the workplace and consulting with staff and management, as necessary.
Step 3: Solution
Step 3: Solution
You’ll get a comprehensive report of our findings. But we won’t just tell you what’s wrong. We will partner with you to implement systems, procedures and equipment, as appropriate, to manage, reduce and eliminate risk in the workplace. We will also partner with you long term to monitor and assess the workplace on an ongoing basis, identifying and eliminating risks and providing quality, reliable expertise.
Step 4: Training
Step 4: Training
Suitable for any business looking to make their workplace safe, compliant and productive, our training programs provide participants with the skills and knowledge to examine and improve their own work practices, workstations and tasks. Each training session is customised to suit your specific needs and organisational requirements. Arm your team with the skills and knowledge to make your workplace safe, comfortable and productive.
Broad range of industries
Our team has expertise and experience across a broad number of industries, including:
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