OUR PROJECTS
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
These projects by ViVA health at work represent the activities that we have undertaken for clients to help in their design of Good Work.
A Utilities Company project
Discovery We were asked to consider the real estate footprint of a utilities company and help them work toward a contracted workspace distribution ratio per a work-from-anywhere hybrid strategy. The goal was to contract the
A Government Institution project
Discovery A government organisation required assistance for pre- and post-occupancy fit-out through their design teams. ViVA health at work partnered with project management and interior design teams to provide the specialised office workstation ergonomics advisory
A financial Institution project
Discovery A financial services organisation approached ViVA health at work to help them understand design opportunities in their retail concept stores, with a focus on the exposures to workplace violence, aggression, and incivility, while addressing
Case Studies
Our viDesign storyboards showcase the before-and-after examples of tasks and equipment that have been re-designed to ensure productive, effective, and healthful work engagement. They represent the successes that can be achieved when working with people who do the work and know the work (subject matter experts) and who have great ideas that can be leveraged through human-centred, co-design practices.
ViLearn: Undergraduate Curriculum Design
Co-teaching a university second-year undergraduate occupational therapy (OT) course led to the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of teaching and learning methods. This was an interesting course in which OT students could learn about
Bitumen Heat-In Transit Trailer
The Electric Heat-In-Transit Tanker (bitumen trailer) revolutionised the design of bituminous tankers. The new tanker improves efficiency in transit, reduces risk for exposure to hot bituminous product and potentially explosive stored product, improves access for
Diesel Bath Bucket
Before The diesel bath bucket is used in roadworks to contain diesel so that workers may dip long-handled tools, such as a shovel or rake, in the diesel bath to clean asphalt debris. Crew members
Removal of Asphalt Paver Tyre
Before Removal of Asphalt Paver tyres are conducted up to 4 times per month, as per preventative maintenance schedules. Task requires two persons to manoeuver the tyre (approx. 200kg w/o water and 400kg w/ water)
Sweeping Asphalt Production Plant
Before Plant operators used long-handed standard brooms to sweep fine dust into loads shovelled into wheelbarrows and then to bins. Task performed mostly at end of shift: requiring 4 ½ hrs/shift or 90min each for
Laying BiTac Tape
Before BiTac multi-laminate tape is used across structural joins in the asphalt mat, laid over many kilometres (e.g. Cooroy/Bielby project required 64km of tape). Each 36m long roll weighs 11.5kg (note: 64km = 1700+ rolls).
Indoor Environmental Quality and Sensory Processing
A referral request was received owing to complaint of office noise following a worker complaint of distractions in an open-plan office environment. Upon further investigation, the ergonomist advised an assessment of the individual and their
Bus Seat Installation
Project: Manual handling during installation of the ISRI 6860 bus seat Installation of newly procured driver seat ISRI 6860 into new and refurbished buses. Installation requires two persons to lift the bus seat onto brackets
Home Office Ergonomics
Discovery A team leader from central support services of a government organisation was required to work from home in response to an organisational approach to reduce office congestion and protect workers per pandemic management procedures.
Office Lighting Case Study
Discovery An administrative worker complained of left shoulder/upper back/neck strain, headaches, migraines, nausea, and corresponding tightness in her right hip. The worker was right-hand dominant.She was observed to lean to the left, over-reach, and elevate
Sleep and Fatigue seminar
Discovery A client recognised general issues among their team concerning sleep and fatigue. It was decided that an education-based online seminar would assist the team in learning strategies about workplace design and healthier personal habits
Soft Tissue Mobilisation – Home Exercises
Discovery Gym members repeatedly reported their complaints of stiffness and tightness in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. Also, they voiced their concern about tension headaches and generalised fatigue, while being time-poor to attend their
Wellness Project in Construction
Discovery A construction company, comprised of mostly male workers, wanted to address the health behaviours of their workforce. Meetings were held with crew and team leaders to determine their most pressing health needs. The project