Our Services
Ergonomic Evaluation:
Gainful’s ergonomic consultant will schedule an ergonomic evaluation within three days of request by email or phone. Our consultants will evaluate the employee’s assigned workstation and interview how he/she perform his/her duties. Gather physical and medical information from the employee which is pertinent only to the ergonomic evaluation. Listen to any specific issues that the employee may have. Have the employee demonstrate how he/she performs normal work duties. Measure proportional distances of the employee with the equipment he/she uses to perform his/her work. Verbally advise employee on proper ergonomics. Make on the spot ergonomic changes and explain to employee why changes are necessary.
Ergonomic Evaluation Report
A report is provided that includes all recommendations given to the employee whom was evaluated.
Job description with essential tasks functions summary
Explanation of employee’s current layout of workstation.
List of furniture that is used, where equipment is situated in the workstation, any prior ergonomic adjustments that may have been made, and any obstacles to an ergonomic setup.
Gainful’s ergonomic consulting services consistent with Cal/O.S.H.A. guidelines and the State of California guidelines and uphold the confidentiality of all employee information, written reports, and evaluations in order to protect against unauthorized disclosure.
Ergonomic Checklist:
25 point Ergonomic Checklist that consists of:
On the spot ergonomic changes and explain to employee why changes are necessary
Observe sitting posture, position of monitor and peripherals.
Instruct on correct posture and stretching exercises.
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Job Analysis
Gainful has developed a Job Analysis that complies with the ADA/FEHA and ACOEM Guidelines. The job analysis identifies the job tasks, essential functions, and aptitudes/abilities such as: Education, Experience, and Skills needed to perform the job. Also the physical requirements such as: walking, standing, lifting and their frequencies.
Interactive Process Consultation:
Gainful’s outline for the “Interactive Process” (all steps of the interactive process are documented):
The Job Analysis: analyze the essential functions and purpose of the particular job at issue;
Consult with the employee to determine the job-related limitations;
Consult with the employee to identify potential accommodations and the effectiveness of such accommodations in enabling the employee to perform the essential functions of the position; and
Select and implement the accommodation that is most appropriate for both the employee and the employer.
Training Seminars
Gainful provides training in Ergonomic Safety and Return-to-Work Process for employers, TPA’s and carriers. |
Voice Activation Assessment and Training
Gainful will assess the nature of the employee’s computer task and computer system with the following in mind:
Which Dragon Naturally Speaking version will be required
Professional, Medical Solutions, or Legal Solutions
What specific software programs will be utilized with DNS
Computer description meets minimal system requirements
Additional Requirements
Installation and support
Training conducted by a Naturally Speaking Gold Certified Partner by Nuance
Phase I:
4 hours
Basic operation understanding of Dragon Naturally Speaking
Intermediate operation understanding of Dragon Naturally Speaking
Creating voice–enabled macros
Phase II:
4 hours
Creating voice enabled document templates
Using digital voice recorder for deferred transcription
Creating shortcuts and hotkeys