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Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing eBulletin: August 2025

Guy Osmond|15/08/2025

This article was originally emailed as issue 189 of our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 13/08/2025. You can register here to receive them monthly.

Accelerated Outcome Process

If you’ve had any recent contact with the DWP’s Access to Work programme, you will know it’s in disarray. Despite the best efforts of the Access to Work Collective and numerous charities, funding and support has been decimated.

We’ve worked in and alongside the scheme for over 3 decades and it’s distressing to remember what it has been and see what it has become. We hope that the lobbying works and some equilibrium can be restored urgently, but even if it is, there will be a substantial backlog. Look here to see how you can help the campaign.

In the meantime, to reduce some of the load on the scheme and offer a much quicker alternative, we have introduced our own alternative: AOP. We’ve found that our structured, fast-track process minimises stress, delays and management resources, providing a rapid, cost-effective solution in very many cases. Find out more here.

Neuroinclusion Event

Our next face-to-face event is scheduled for September 26th, 2025 at the iconic Cheesegrater building in London. Once again, we have two excellent guest speakers bringing fascinating insights to the conversation about Neuroinclusion in the Workplace. Find out more and register here.

Psychology & Wellbeing

We still have space on our compelling half day virtual course delivered by Alison Leverett-Morris on September 11th, 2025. Those who heard her speak at our June event described her talk as “fascinating, it really gave me new insights” and “this gave me a whole new way of thinking about wellbeing”. Find out more here and use our VIP discount code BTW-250911-100 for £100 off.

Ergo-Q330 Offer

The Ergo-Q330 laptop stand has been a long-standing favourite. With the launch of the new circular version, we have a few of the legacy model left in stock. We are offering a significant discount using Voucher Code AUG35 for online purchase.

Free Resources

Have you looked through our downloadable pdfs recently? With our recent rebrand, we have taken the opportunity to update some of our literature and guidance documents. Please take a look for yourself! You can find the complete selection here, along with other assets such as Webinars on Demand, Articles and Interviews.

Ergonomics Live: How a Floor Walk Delivered Immediate Impact

The Challenge

A technical team operates in a highly controlled indoor environment, undertaking a combination of intensive screen work and physical tasks involving delicate materials.

Despite having adjustable desks, ergonomic seating, regular DSE assessments and manual handling training, management wanted an independent review to ensure that workstation setups and working habits had not drifted over time.

Our Approach

Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing delivered a half-day Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk, combining:

  • A practical workshop on posture, fatigue and workstation setup
  • One-to-one workstation reviews carried out in the live working environment

Advice was tailored to the team’s specialist equipment, space limitations and physical demands.

The Impact

Out of 14 staff, approximately 50% of workstations were adjusted on the day.

These small but critical changes, including chair height, screen position, and input device placement, immediately reduced strain and improved comfort. The session also refreshed awareness of good working habits, helping prevent the slow return of poor posture that leads to musculoskeletal issues.

Client Feedback

“The session was perfectly pitched for the team. The preparation beforehand made it highly relevant, which is why the team were so engaged.”

Why This Matters

Even in well-managed workplaces, ergonomic drift is common. A simple floor walk delivers quick, measurable improvements that protect wellbeing, reduce injury risk, and boost productivity.

As many services move towards virtual delivery for speed and convenience, this case also highlights the enduring value of being physically present in the working environment. Observing people at work and providing live, individualised feedback allows for nuanced, practical adjustments that simply cannot be replicated remotely.

That’s what makes our floor walking service so valuable and impactful for both individuals and organisations.