How To Become An Ergonomic Consultant

A new business opportunity has presented itself for those who are trained in physiology or movement and strength training. You can now become an ergonomic consultant.

If you find joy in helping others and are an expert in the field of medicine, then this exhilarating career choice is one that you should not pass up on.

Ergonomics, also known as human engineering, is a science that is centered on many disciplines. It comprises of studies spanning psychology, mechanical engineering and other sciences to create a human oriented area of study that betters the bond between the human body and mind and the work environment.

The word ergonomics originates from Greek words: work and natural laws. This study combines the two and makes it applicable in a work environment. This includes tangible things like the arrangement of office furniture, body postures to the non tangible things like the effects of repeating motions that result in work injuries.

Most ergonomic consultants have pursued degrees in sciences such as psychology or engineering. If you wish to run an ergonomic-related consulting business but does not have the relevant expertise yourself, then you should look at hiring external help.

Most business owners are always looking for a way to revamp their offices and improve the workplace. They want to transform their existing office into an ergonomic office. They do so by purchasing new office furniture that are ergo friendly. Some offices have their own residential masseurs or fitness coaches, and they have set aside a quiet place or room to carry out this very purpose. These are considered employees’ perks, and you can charge a fee when you make suggestions.

Selling Your Ergonomic Consultant Business

When selling to other companies your own business, be sure to regurgitate facts about the effects of an environmental workplace on the health of employees. Human are the most valuable resources to any company and sick employees will cost a company profits. For an employee to come down with carpal tunnel syndrome, a common form of repetitive motion injury, adds to health expenses.

This aspect would surely get your target audience to sit up straight and listen to you attentively, and they would be more receptive to the changes that you suggest to better the workplace.

Also promise your clients that their employees will see an increase in their job satisfaction. An ergonomic office helps to increase employee productivity and absenteeism will dwindle. Insurance costs will be low while fewer claims for chronic pain and repetitive injuries will be filed.

To spark off interest in your business and gain new customers, offer a one-time free consultation. When starting out, you will need favorable word of mouth testimonies. Once you’ve made a mark for yourself, your business will thrive. Be sure to have a camera by your side so as to take photographs of the changes you’ve proposed to your previous client. This will become your portfolio.

You can also welcome an addition stream of income via accessory sales. Set up a website and offer office items such as exercise hand squeeze balls, monitor glare filters, ergonomic computer keyboards and mice up for sale. If your client has an existing fitness area in his office, then you could offer to give yoga lessons or sessions on muscle toning.

As an ergonomic consultant, you are primarily working with the body and health. Thus, you should be properly insured as well. Check with a local insurance agent regarding stipulations for businesses’ insurance.

A career as an ergonomic consultant can be very lucrative and meaningful – whether or not you already have the required expertise.

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Posted by Vikrant on Dec 31 2009. Filed under Consulting Business Ideas. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry