An Ergonomic, Safety and Wellness Perspective of a Screener Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Screener role was created at the London Health Sciences Centre during the COVID-19 Pandemic to ‘screen-out’ staff, patients and visitors entering the hospital who may potentially have COVID-19, and to re-direct them appropriately. This paper shares the experiences of the hospital’s Ergonomist and safety team in relation to this role from the start of the role to current state.