How to choose the right mouse
As part of our workplace assessments Access 2 Comfort provide advice about ergonomic solutions to improve and promote wellbeing and comfort in the workplace.There is a myriad of ergonomic solutions available in the marketplace, this is great for consumer choice but...
Mental Health Awareness
Next week is Mental Health Awareness week, so in light of that, we are asking how you are?At Access 2 Comfort our area of expertise is the physical effects of work on the body and what we can do to provide a healthy and safe working space. However, we acknowledge the...
Wellness at Work
At Access 2 Comfort our focus is on supporting employees through workplace adjustments. We provide assessments, observing people in their working environments and recommending equipment to enable them to fulfil their roles, whilst remaining safe and pain-free. Our...
Workplace Fatigue Management
Fatigue is not a new phenomenon but lately it has come to prominence as one of the predominant symptoms of Long Covid. As a result, many more people are now suffering from the effects of fatigue and awareness is growing of the impact fatigue can have on people’s...
Musculoskeletal Disorders in teaching staff and how to avoid them
Whilst we often focus on workplace assessments in an office environment, they are also a beneficial tool for those whose workplace is not the traditional office. A good example of this is the education sector. The latest stats from the HSE, report an estimated 37,000...
A Shout-out to Movember and Men’s Health
It’s that time of year again when you may start noticing some marvellous moustaches developing, all in aid of Movember. The charity set up to raise awareness of some of the major health issues affecting men and working hard to reduce the premature death of men by 25%...
Tips for when your vehicle is your office
The shortage in HGV drivers has been well documented over the last few months, with commentators speculating on the causes of the shortage; including Covid, Brexit and it no longer being a lifestyle many find attractive. According to the Road Haulage Association (RHA)...
Frequently Asked Questions
This month we thought we would answer some of our most frequently asked questions.How would I know if I need a workplace assessment? Do you suffer from aches and pains when you are sat at your workstation? Do you feel like your symptoms get worse as the day and week...
The importance of bespoke workplace assessments for individuals with pre-existing health issues.
Access 2 Comfort is often called in when poor workplace ergonomics begin to have a detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of an individual team member or employee. However, we also offer another equally important service, which is to support organisations and...
Spotlight on Women’s Health
Women’s health has received a lot of press lately, as it has been widely recognised that it has not been given the focus it deserves, despite over half the population being female. So, this month we are highlighting some of the more common health issues women can...