Ergonomic Evaluation
Definition
An assessment of a worker's workstation, job tasks, and body mechanics to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal injury and recommend modifications. Ergonomic evaluations are used in workers' compensation both to prevent injury recurrence and to support return-to-work planning with appropriate workplace accommodations.
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What is a Ergonomic Evaluation?
An assessment of a worker's workstation, job tasks, and body mechanics to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal injury and recommend modifications. Ergonomic evaluations are used in workers' compensation both to prevent injury recurrence and to support return-to-work planning with appropriate workplace accommodations.
Is ergonomic evaluation covered under workers' compensation in California?
Ergonomic Evaluation may be authorized as part of a workers' compensation treatment plan in California, subject to utilization review (UR) and the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The primary treating physician must request authorization through the appropriate channels.