Avera St. Luke's Injury Prevention Assistance

Help Prevent Injuries Before They Happen

For more information, contact Avera St. Luke’s Business Health at 605-622-5858.

Our WorkSmart program focuses on working with businesses to prevent ergonomic injuries before they happen. Our specially trained physical and occupational therapists are certified in the internationally successful Isernhagen Work Systems (IWS). To learn more about IWS, go to www.workwell.com. Services that we provide for injury prevention include:

Ergonomics

• On-site assessments
• Tailored educational programs
• Cost-effective recommendations
• Defining ergonomic risk factors
• Stretching programs

Job Site Analysis

• Identifiy and measure physical requirements of the job
• Assess workstation design
• Review safety guidelines and provide cost-effective recommendations
• Develop functional job descriptions in accordance with the ADA

Pre-Work Screenings

• Match the worker with the work

• Provide clear indications of physical ability to perform critical job demands

• Measure functional capabilities in accordance with the ADA