Ergo West Consulting

I’m a big guy, 6’3″, 250lbs, and just started a new job last week. I’ve been sitting at a desk working at a computer for 15 years and this is the first time I’ve ever had an ergonomic evaluation ordered for me. But my boss immediately recognized my discomfort despite a lack of complaints from me (I’m used to my back hurting pretty much all the time). I assumed it was something I’d just have to live with.
Enter Shawnalea Shelly, stage left. Shawnalea is the principal owner at ErgoWest and is contracted with my employer to do these evaluations and make recommendations. The eval was ordered and she was in my office within 2 days, exactly on time. She literally walked through my door as the clock was changing (cue Mary Poppins).
Shawnalea was professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. There were many things she knew were wrong as soon as she walked through the door, such as the fact that the chair given me was a conference room chair. Nevertheless, she made every adjustment she could to it, knew exactly how to work things like the adjustable keyboard tray, monitor height, etc. She took measurements, discussed my work habits, and genuinely seemed to care about my comfort. She emailed a full report to myself and my boss in less than 24 hours that included recommendations for accessories and furniture modifications as well as tip sheets for comfort, stretches, etc.
This is obviously a business that makes money by having a deep understanding of office ergonomics and work environments and I have never met anyone who knows it as well as Shawnalea. She was fantastic in every way and I’m very fortunate I have an employer who places high value on the comfort of its employees and contractors.