Occupational Strains Liaison Officers (OSLO) are trained volunteers working within Colleges and Divisions. They assess workstation set-ups for staff and HDR students and provide general advice on ergonomics issues when requested. OSLOs can assist with:

• Personal Computer (PC) workstation configuration
• mouse and keyboard options
• chair, footrest and desk adjustments
• use of laptops for work

OSLOs encourage the early reporting of injuries on the HR Injury Notification system (HORUS) so work-related injuries and aggravations are assessed and treated quickly. OSLOs can assist staff and HDR students who have a minor injury or illness by assessing their workstation and seeking additional advice from the injury prevention team.

Where a staff member has a work-related injury, this must be communicated to the supervisor and an incident notification submitted. From this point, a health professional will assess the injury and provide advice and may also ask the OSLO to conduct a workstation assessment for the staff member.

OSLOs do not advise on treatment for injuries, early intervention programs or worker's compensation nor do they provide general postural advice.